Join a Company Where Safety Comes First
SpencerARL St. Catharines Ltd. provides warehouse management, repackaging, and logistics services within the GM St. Catharines Propulsion Plant. We are committed to delivering exceptional safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.
We're looking for an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator to lead our workplace safety programs and help build a strong culture of safety throughout our operations.
If you're passionate about workplace health and safety, enjoy working in manufacturing and warehouse environments, and want to make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator, you'll be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving our health and safety management system while ensuring compliance with provincial legislation, customer requirements, and company standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Health and Safety Management System and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promoting a positive safety culture through coaching, training, and employee engagement
- Conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, risk assessments, and safety audits
- Leading investigations involving workplace injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental incidents
- Developing corrective and preventive action plans
- Coordinating the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), meetings, inspections, and documentation
- Monitoring safety KPIs and reporting results to leadership
- Managing contractor safety programs and compliance requirements
- Administering contractor platforms including Avetta, Intelex, EcoVadis, and customer safety systems
- Maintaining health and safety records, policies, procedures, and training documentation
- Supporting WSIB claims management and return-to-work programs
- Developing emergency response plans and ensuring emergency equipment is maintained
- Supporting Ministry of Labour inspections and customer audits
- Working closely with Operations to improve warehouse safety, traffic management, ergonomics, and material handling practices
- Supporting ISO management systems and continuous improvement projects
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Occupational Health & Safety Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of Health and Safety experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, automotive, or industrial operations
- Strong knowledge of:
- Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- WHMIS
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Machine Guarding
- Ergonomics
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience in maintaining safety documentation and employee training records
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational health & safety, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Operations, or a related field
- CRSP, CHSC, or other recognized Health & Safety designations
- Experience in automotive manufacturing or warehouse operations
- Experience with ISO Management Systems
- Experience with contractor management systems such as Avetta, Intelex, or EcoVadis
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Why Join SpencerARL?
At SpencerARL, safety is more than compliance, its core value. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced automotive environment where your expertise will directly influence employee safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
This role offers the opportunity to build programs, influence change, and grow professionally while supporting one of Canada's leading automotive manufacturing facilities.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive group benefits
- Paid vacation
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on workplace safety
Additional Requirements
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be eligible to work within our customer's manufacturing environment. Successful applicants will be required to complete any customer-required background screening before beginning employment.
SpencerARL St. Catharines Ltd. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us at any stage of the hiring process.
"Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence to review resumes. A member of our HR team reviews all candidate submissions before final selection"
Please note: This position is for an active, existing vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with OHSA and JHSC requirements?
- Do you have experience with Avetta or Intelex?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- health and safety experience in manufacturing or warehousing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
