Environmental Health & Safety Lead- remote

Job title: Environmental Health & Safety Lead- remote

Job description: About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. In this role, the Environmental Health & Safety Lead- remote is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of HSE programs and training for all Syngenta Canada sites and employee groups. The HSE Lead role is a position with the flexibility of working from Guelph, ON, Calgary, AB, or remotely across Canada.

Accountabilities

Monitor and maintain HSE policies, procedures, standards and permits to ensure compliance with Syngenta global requirements.

Travel to Syngenta Canada sites and district team meetings to; increase HSE visibility and facilitate HSE Culture, assist with program implementation and deliver employee training.

Manage Fleet safety which includes driver training, review of MVR’s and follow up as necessary. Closely collaborates with Fleet Administrator as well as HR.

Support HSE compliance with local, municipal, provincial, and federal regulations and internal Syngenta requirements.

Act as a resource and coach for HSE questions and concerns.

Collaborate with site HSE Representatives and employees to strengthen HSE Policies, programs, and training. Support, administer and communicate safety programs, safety initiatives and training.

Track all injuries, illnesses, near miss events, environmental incidents, environmental noncompliance and investigate incidents, and aid in determining and implementing prevention methods to avoid recurrence. Closely work with HR for reporting all relevant injuries/incidents to Workers compensation.

Establishes and monitors regular communication of Health and Safety information, which includes updating information, training, etc. Make recommendations and ensures that Health and Safety Program is effective and maintained.

Verify that safe work procedures, job hazard analysis are current and updated.

Complete HSE reporting requirements accurately and on-time.

Maintain HSE metrics and analyse trends.

Identify HSE solutions and best practices.

Review environmental permits, licenses, and requirements (e.g., Air, water, Hazardous waste, etc.)

Update HSE portals with required information/forms/policies and share updates with the relevant teams and/or across the organization.

Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Science, Engineering, or related technical area

HSE subject matter expertise with a working knowledge of existing and developing HSE legislation and security requirements in Canada and all applicable provinces.

Knowledge of the agricultural business considered a plus.

Canadian Registered Safety Professional CRSP Designation

Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience. Agriculture experience an asset.

Experience in collecting and analysing data.

Prior experience in assessing trends and implementing solutions.

Experience in HSE management systems

Project and change management skills and experience

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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