Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Rain Carbon in Hamilton, ON, Canada, ensures safe operations by managing health and safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a strong safety culture. Key responsibilities include maintaining safety procedures, preparing reports, coordinating emergency response, and ensuring compliance with SH&E policies. The role emphasizes employee engagement and continuous improvement in safety practices.
At Rain Carbon Inc., we're dedicated to assembling exceptional teams, nurturing talent, and fostering personal and professional growth. Join us in a safe, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to thrive.

Our global offices facilitate seamless operations, complemented by state-of-the-art production facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Poland, and the USA where we cultivate enduring partnerships and ensure market success through consistent quality and customized solutions. With an unwavering commitment to reliability and responsibility, we foster a culture of excellence across all levels of our organization.



The Health & Safety Engineer position exists to ensure safe, compliant, and incident free operations at Rain Carbon Canada facility. The role supports the company's global Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) principles, which emphasize protecting employees, contractors, visitors, and neighboring communities of Rain Carbon Canada. The position contributes to the company's commitment to world class operational safety excellence by ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing occupational risks, and actively promoting a strong safety culture based on worker engagement and continuous improvement.
The position plays a key role in implementing Rain Carbon's safety initiatives-such as its Quest for Zero and Safety First programs-and in fostering proactive hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safe work behaviors across all site operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Health & Safety Program Management

Maintain high visibility throughout the plant through routine inspections, safety walkthroughs, and employee engagement.
Serve as an active member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
Support and promote Rain Carbon's global SH&E policies and safety culture initiatives, including "Quest for Zero" and "SafetyFirst 2.0," which encourage proactive safety behaviors and continuous improvement.

2. Occupational Hygiene & Risk Management

Manage the annual Occupational Hygiene Program and oversee implementation of monitoring, assessments, and corrective recommendations.
Conduct hazard identification, participate in HAZOP studies, and support improvements aligned with Rain Carbon's LifeSaving Rules campaign.

3. Safety Systems, Procedures & Reporting

Develop, revise, and maintain sitespecific safety procedures, standards, and management systems to align with global SH&E expectations.
Prepare, comment on, and communicate monthly safety performance reports, including key metrics and trends.
Participate in incident investigations; ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked for effectiveness.

4. Emergency Response Preparedness

Maintain and update site evacuation plans and emergency response protocols.
Coordinate regularly with external agencies, including local fire departments.
Ensure emergency drills are completed on schedule and documented.

5. Training & Competency Development

Ensure all employees receive required health and safety training in accordance with regulatory and corporate schedules.
Develop and manage onboarding and safety indoctrination programs for employees and contractors.

6. Compliance & External Engagement

Prepare for and participate in Ministry of Labor or regulatory authority visits.
Ensure full compliance with Environmental and Health & Safety management system requirements.

7. Advisory & Support Role

Serve as a technical resource to employees and management on occupational health, safety, and regulatory compliance matters.
Provide guidance on SH&E requirements that influence operational planning and decisionmaking.
Monitor developments in legislation, safety standards, and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.


8. Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records, plans, and safety documentation needed for audits and regulatory compliance.


Job requirements

Education:
Minimum: Community College diploma, or a related technical field
Preferred: Bachelor's degree and/or relevant professional designation

Experience:
5-10 years of progressive experience in Health & Safety roles, in Engineering, Manufacturing or related operations environments

Additional Skills & Qualifications:
SAP experience considered an asset
Strong communication and computer skills
Proven troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
Effective conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated leadership capability





Rain Carbon Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Rain Carbon Inc. prohibits discrimination in all employment-based practices and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or other protected status.