HSE Specialist

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Competitive salary

Competitive health and benefit plan

Competitive matched retirement savings program

The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

A valued partner to Plant Manager in the effective execution of the plant Safety strategies to meet business goals.

Actively Coaches staff/supervisors / hourly in leadership behaviors to improve communication, safety behaviors and activities on the shop floor to improve and attain a goal of zero incidents

Anticipating, identifying and evaluating hazardous conditions and practices.

Applying and uses hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and reduce risks in the facility or site.

Implementing, administering and advising others on hazard control programs for their respective Plant(s)

A plant lead for the proactive application of internal and external standards in support of hazard reduction and compliance.

Monitoring legislative changes and make recommendations based on their potential impact to the business.

PSM - local subject matter expert, support the development, review/update as needed JHA’s; SOP’s.

Performing safety evaluations, site level self-audits, run site safety committee and ergonomics programs.

Performing Instructor led training for EHS courses, as required.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline

Three to five years prior experience in a manufacturing setting working in a Health & Safety Role

Professional EHS certification desired

Proven Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.

A team player who can lead by example and influence.

Sound, Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health, and safety regulations

Detailed understanding of general industry standards and knowledge of basic health and safety concepts such as hazard & risk assessment, behavior based safety, machine / equipment safety etc.

The ability to chair management/employee meetings and presentations

Above average communication skills to enable the transfer of clear and concise information at all levels of the organization.

The ability to facilitate the process of learning amongst supervisors and the shop floor

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.