Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator

About Martinrea International

Martinrea International is a global automotive supplier specializing in the design, production, and manufacture of metal components, assemblies, fluid management systems, and aluminum products. With a workforce of around 15,000 across facilities in Canada, the US, Mexico, and multiple countries in Europe and Asia, Martinrea leverages advanced technologies and skilled personnel to provide superior products and services. The company's mission encompasses delivering exceptional quality, fostering meaningful employment opportunities, contributing positively to communities, and ensuring long-term value for stakeholders.

Role Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator supports the health and safety department administratively by managing communication of procedures, organizing ergonomic tools, and ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain organized, current health and safety records including action trackers, return-to-work logs, and continuous improvement logs.
• Collaborate with floor management to ensure timely resolution of safety-related action items and non-conformities.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct trainings on health, safety, and environmental topics such as Lock Out Tag Out, Spill Response, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and WHMIS.
• Support emergency preparedness evaluations and assist with emergency response execution.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on employee relations matters spanning departments.
• Communicate safety information plant-wide and instruct supervisory staff on effective messaging.
• Conduct safety audits at the facility to collect data, identify non-compliances, issue action items, and follow up appropriately.
• Support identification and upkeep of environmental aspects and impacts.
• Assist in risk assessments related to new products, processes, and services.
• Inform senior management regarding formal safety non-conformities and needed interventions.
• Monitor chemical inventory management.
• Participate in JHSC meetings and ensure timely attention to open issues.
• Help complete case management documentation including return-to-work logs, WSIB forms, and secure filing of sensitive employee records.
• Track first aid incidents, injury investigations, required actions, and maintain logs via central systems.
• Assist with preparation of annual environmental reports.
• Support EHS Manager in document control for Environmental Management System compliance.
• Perform ergonomic evaluations using tools such as Physical Demands Analysis, RULA, REBA, Video Analysis, NIOSH, and SNOOKE tables to ensure safe practices.
• Lead initiatives to enhance health and safety programs and escalate significant concerns to the EHS Manager.
• Help design programs to improve environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Address employee safety and environmental concerns, reporting them as necessary.
• Advise employees on the employee handbook and HR-related inquiries.
• Ensure adherence, upkeep, and continual improvement of ISO14001 Environmental and ISO45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, and compliance with legal requirements.
• Conduct internal audits of occupational health and safety management systems.
• Perform hazard assessments at the workplace and provide feedback.
• Follow all company policies related to health and safety, quality, environment, human resources, and employee conduct.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The role involves working approximately 30% in an office setting and 70% on the plant floor where personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
• The position entails regular verbal communication and listening.
• The employee must be capable of lifting up to 35 pounds and exert push/pull forces up to 50 pounds.
• Shift flexibility is required including potential rotation to midnight shifts.

Decision Making & Authority

• Responsible for prioritizing workload and deciding communication methods with supervisors and managers.
• Authorized to recommend changes to health and safety policies, processes, and systems.
• Can escalate necessary actions for audit non-conformities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Completion or progress towards post-secondary education in Health and Safety, Engineering, Kinesiology, Environmental Science, or Advanced Ergonomics.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• At least 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Understanding of health and safety best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and organizational capabilities.

Other Information

• Adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies is mandatory.
• Use of personal protective equipment and proper attire is required during plant floor operations.
• This job description is a guide and may change with or without notice.
• The description does not imply a contract of employment.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be utilized in applicant screening and selection.