Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

At IPEX, the leader in thermoplastic piping systems, we are redefining the future of water management and clean energy. As part of the Aliaxis family, we combine global strength with local expertise to tackle the world’s toughest challenges.

Guided by our values— We Dare, We Care, We Deliver —we challenge the status quo to make a meaningful impact. If you’re an innovative collaborator ready to make a difference, join us in shaping a better tomorrow. Learn more about IPEX online at: ipexna.com or on LinkedIn.

Your Impact:

We are looking for an HSE Specialist to join our team. This position coordinates the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. The incumbent position will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress.

The successful candidate will be on site regularly performing safety observations, assisting the location and stakeholders, coordinating the risk management process, supporting the development and implementation of safe work practices, and other duties to drive the safety culture within the site. This position facilitates the internal audit process to ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements.

Your Day to Day will Include :

• Lead the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt them to local needs when necessary and create and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructions.

• Drive the site specific HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and best practices.

• Lead gap analysis process & develop action plans. Track and follow up on GSII action items and update report, as required.

• Ensure HSE regulatory compliance audits are conducted.

• Support and facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents, environmental releases and other incidents. Ensures documentation and follow-up of recommended preventive and corrective actions.

• Report all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organisations and/or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process in collaboration with internal and/or external parties.

• Support and facilitate Health and Safety committee initiatives.

• Support cross-functional teams in the implementation, creation and or modification of site-specific controls, programs and implementation of tools to maximize compliance and performance. Review proposed changes to equipment, materials and work practices to identify the need for potential system modifications and make the relevant recommendation.

• Create and maintain site-specific HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions. Develop, maintain and control distribution of site standards, reference manuals and materials.

• Support internal and external environmental compliance reporting.

• Maintain summary data and facilitate reporting on environmental KPIs.

• Maintain various HSE files, databases & programs.

• Review and update the hazardous materials program and site-specific training.

• Coordinate training activities including delivery of new employee HSE orientation.

• Proactively identify potential HSE hazards through Hazard Made Safe, Gemba walks, inspections, and audits.

• Support the implementation of the PPE program.

• Update first aid supplies, First Aiders Certifications, and logs.

• Assist with the preparation of presentations, safety talks and training materials for employee meetings.

• Organize the schedule for planned inspections. Co-ordinate and maintain documentation of planned inspections.

• Update corrective action report.

• Escalate any relevant situation to HSE BP as needed.

What You’ll Need to Succeed :

• Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from a post-secondary institution (University degree would be preferred).

• CRSP/CRST, CSP or equivalent will be considered an asset

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in health, safety & environment.

• Three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skills.

• Strong computer skills and technical aptitude.

What’s in it for you?

• Bonus

• Competitive benefits package

• 401K matching

• Career Opportunities: Career paths aren’t linear here.

• Continuous Learning & Development

• Diverse & Inclusive Culture

• Grow with Purpose: Ambition meets Opportunity.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

IPEX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and inclusion are important to the entire hiring process, and this includes the application step. From offering flexibility in interview scheduling to ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Don’t meet every single requirement? No problem! If you believe you have valuable skills and experiences to bring to this role, we encourage you to apply. We value your application and look forward to seeing what you can contribute! Please note only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted!

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