ERM

Consulting Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) (Entry Level)

ERMToronto, Canada 🇨🇦

CA$63,840 - CA$70,094

$47,504 - $52,158

Gross/year - Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Entry-level

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

On-site

Expertise & Skills

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)Expert
OHS Policies and ProgramsProficient
Health and Safety LegislationProficient
Incident InvestigationProficient
Documentation ManagementProficient
Client Relationship ManagementProficient
FrenchNice-to-have
Joint Health and Safety Committee CertificationNice-to-have

Job description

ERM is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to join our team in Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. The EHS Consultant is responsible for creating and maintaining Environment, health and safety documentation/records and advising on the EHS regulations. This is a great opportunity for someone with a couple of years of EHS experience, with a passion for safety to work with an expert consulting team committed to a strong health & safety culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Read, understand and follow our clients' Corporate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Programs, Policies and Procedures
  • Provide consultation services to management, supervisors, committees, faculty and employees on all aspects of OHS including, but not limited to guidelines, hazard identification, assessment, controls, and incident investigation
  • Proactively coach leaders and employees to instill an appreciation for and understanding of incident and accident reporting requirements, investigations and pertinent forms
  • Develop, revise, update and maintain all policy and program documents for our clients' corporate programs
  • Maintain all paperwork related to EHS audits; schedule audits as required
  • Investigate, or assist in the investigation of OHS issues/incidents
  • Develop action plans to address issues, maintain documentation, and report on OHS matters as required
  • Prepare, update, distribute and maintain health and safety related documentation as required for the assigned worksites
  • Assist our clients' Supervisor/Manager or EHS Coordinator in maintaining EHS records for the worksite as necessary
  • Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings for the worksite, and act as secretary if necessary
  • Maintain third party procurement websites such as Avetta and ISN
  • Update, maintain, and present OHS related training
  • Assist the clients' EHS Coordinator and Division Head as required
  • Effectively steward and build client relationships leading to repeat business
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in an EHS role, with administrative capabilities
  • Previous experience with OH&S Policies and Programs, WCB/WSIB applications, is an asset
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills to complete deliverables within prescribed timeframes
  • Detail oriented and able to focus on completing detailed, repetitive tasks
  • Ability to communicate with remote colleagues through conference calls and web-based videoconferencing platforms
  • Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification would be an asset
  • Experience in provincial health and safety legislation (Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia)
  • Bilingual French is an asset
  • May require limited travel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Annual base pay range: $63,840 – $70,094 CAD
  • Eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

ABOUT ERM:

ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world's leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. We support clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. Our "boots to boardroom" approach allows us to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To apply, please submit your resume and brief cover letter through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.