EHS Advisor

Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1400 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.

We are looking for a positive, driven and team-oriented individual to join our medical distribution centre's in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga and Vaughan). 

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The EHS Advisor, Central Canada will report to the EHS Director, North Region.  This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the Greater Toronto area (Mississauga/Vaughan).  These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates.

Leadership and Consulting (35%)

Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand.  Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices.  Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).

Hazard Recognition Evaluation and Control / Regulatory Compliance (35%)

Leads in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans.  Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.  Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans.  Assists leaders in identifying budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance.  Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated.  Develops and maintains facility profiles. Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations.  Participates in assessments and audits.  Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes.

Occupational Injury/Illness, Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, and Business Resiliency (20%)

Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global.  Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.

Education and Mentorship (10%)

Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Helps foster a diverse workforce.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.  Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CRSP, EP etc.) preferred.

Experience

Leadership Skills

• Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment

• Fosters trust, confidence and followership

• Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior

• Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Must have sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions

• Must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutions

• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Must be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver results

This Job might be for you if: 

• Minimum four years’ experience in related field

• Understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation

• Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by provincial regulatory bodies, as well as workers’ compensation requirements

• Technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders

• Requires up to 10% travel

Cardinal Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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