Job Description

Purpose of Role

As a EHS Specialist, you will oversee the environmental, safety and health programs, coordinate safety training programs, support equipment buy-off, process/work instruction evaluations, and conduct site visits as needed to monitor compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to oversee the implementation and adherence to the EHS program for the organization. The EHS Specialist will work collaboratively with the operations team to create processes and training to improve the overall health and safety of the organization in support of continued success of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow-up assessments.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Plan, implement, manage, and maintain comprehensive environmental safety & health programs for compliance with company and government regulations.
• Assures adherence to and application of Condair established requirements to all ISO Certifications and objectives relative to Environmental, Health, & Safety.
• Collaborate with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.
• Maintain a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Inspect equipment and buildings to ensure they meet industry safety standards.
• Develop new or enhanced safety procedures to reduce or eliminate safety risks.
• Conduct new employee orientation and other safety related training for employees.
• Routinely evaluate the company’s environmental, safety and health performance through audits, assessments, and benchmarking.
• Support and facilitate employee engagement to drive safety excellence.
• Provide oversight and direction for First Aid and employee wellness activities.
• Oversite of activities both on site and at other Condair US locations.
• Support of capital projects and any facility wide construction.
• Develop and support EHS reporting documents both locally and at the corporate level.
• Travel both within North America and internationally may be required.
• Adhere to Condair’s Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Education and Experience: Environmental, Health & Safety degree, or commensurate experience is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, with machining and assembly processes is an asset. A good understanding of the lean tools is an asset. ISO 14’001 and ISO 45’001 knowledge required. Knowledge about international ESG regulations preferred (RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals, PFAS, CBAM).
• Language Skills: Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to Reason: Ability to function in a fast-paced office, manufacturing, and warehouse environment in a professional manner. Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment as well as cross departmentally and within a group of companies. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Certificates/Licenses: Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA, 30-hour – preferred. OSHA 501 and industry related certification preferred.
• Other: Strong ability to coach, mentor, develop and lead team members in sound safety practices. Must possess outstanding communication ability. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required. A commitment to carrying out the Company's Safety Policy is required. An employee in this position must focus on customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers, and other employees. Methodical investigative skills in failure analysis and problem solving.

Personal Characteristics

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Offers to help others to achieve common goals.
• Drive: Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success. Aims to do the right thing without being told. Works well independently and is self-motivated.
• Ethics: Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed.
• Safety: Observes safety and security procedures. Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed.
• Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner. Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation
• Occasionally lift and carry small loads, less than 25lbs
• Regularly stand, bend, twist for the purpose of obtaining, reviewing paper documents, or taking measurements when in a field environment.
• Walk facility grounds and construction sites where the surfaces may be uneven.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• A regulated indoor climate.
• Construction Environment with dust and noise when working in the field.
• Airports, airplanes, and other places that are associated with travelling domestically and/or internationally.

Benefits/Perks

Condair is pleased to provide the following benefits to all full-time employees (subject to change):

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance/AD&D
• Flexible healthcare spending account
• 401K
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave

Accommodation

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 613-822-0335 and ask to speak with Human Resources.

Acknowledgement

This job description reflects the immediate requirements of the post. As the duties of the post develop and requirements of the company change, the post holder will be required to carry out other duties.

About the Company

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments.

Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in over 50 locatio ns worldwide.

Our Vision: To create healthier built environments and increase productivity with the optimal humidity for a better life.

Our Mission: Driven by our customers’ needs and supported by science, we engineer reliable, sustainable solutions.

Slogan: Humidity for a better life.

Our Values:

• We act on our vision
• We are reliable
• We are result-oriented
• We empower our people
• We improve human life

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