Environmental Specialist

At GWL Realty Advisors, health and safety are foundational to how we operate. The Environmental Occupational Health and Safety (EOH&S) Specialist reports to the Director of Corporate Environmental OH&S. The role will endeavour to ensure that the operation and management of GWLRA-Managed Assets and all GWLRA personnel and contractors comply with the corporate OH&S policy, program and procedures, in conjunction with the OH&S National Advisory Committee, as well as the corporate environmental policy, program and procedures, as relates to environmental health & safety (EHS) compliance. To monitor, and communicate where appropriate, applicable OH&S and EHS legislation and any anticipated initiatives by Regulatory Authorities that could have a significant effect on business.  The position is located out of 33 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario. RESPONSIBILITIES OH&S Awareness Training Assisting with the OH&S and EOHS on-line training systems Review and update training content as per business and or legislative requirement Recording the completion status and keeping the completion status records up-to date and current for report gathering   EOH&S Communication Providing weekly updates to the company’s internal intranet and systems Driving OH&S safety campaigns and poll surveys Responding to general inquiries and monitoring the OH&S Mailbox and Forms Updating Eye on Safety protocols for OH&S lessons learned Communicating OH&S and EHS training requirements   National Advisory Committee (NAC) and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Preparing monthly meeting agenda and minutes Tracking monthly deliverables as per the committee’s goals and objectives Interacting regularly with regional managers and employees regarding workplace hazards and controls Supporting regional JHSC Teams with inspection review and advisement on workplace hazards Onboarding new NAC members     OH&S Incident Reporting Requirements (WCB and OH&S ESRTW) Ensuring OHS Incidents are reported on time Ensuring the identified corrective measures are implemented upon root causation review Facilitating early and safe return to work requirements for any injured employee that requires a modified duty until back to pre-injury status Coordinating and documenting acknowledgement form, list of restricted duties as per the medical functional abilities form and an agreed upon list of modified tasks Interacting as required (daily, weekly, as required) with both parties   Ergonomics Engaging an external consultant to assess the risks Coordinating consultant’s deliverables and reviewing the assessments Ensuring the recommendations for the assessments are implemented as per the report findings for the employee Following up with the manager of the employee to ensure the accommodations are working   Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Coordination Maintaining current CCOHS program requirements for Safety Data Sheets Ensuring WHMIS training requirements are communicated to applicable staff Providing CCOHS for newly acquired sites (buildings) Setting up regional site representatives to access building specific SDS   EHS Compliance Program (Building Audit and Assessment Program) Uploading quarterly self-assessment questions and assigning to the PM Team Activating and De-activating quarterly self-assessment requirements Preparing quarterly system reports for distribution to regional stakeholders Reviewing the draft EHS Compliance and High-Risk Tenant Inspection (HRTI) Reports Finalizing the EHS Compliance reports and HRTI reports with the PM Teams Staging and storing of the final reporting into the document library Assigning findings to the appropriate management team to track until fully closed out Tracking and escalating overdue findings and action plans Maintaining the Internal Project Tracker for the EHS Compliance Program Ensuring accurate and timely distribution of quarterly performance reports are sent to the appropriate teams Setting up user access and granting permissions for GWLRA employees, third-party property management teams and approved consultants   Coordinating ISO 45001 maintenance initiatives Working knowledge of the ISO 45001 Standard Ability to align with internal ISO audit requirements Able to assess and facilitate maintenance activities   QUALIFICATIONS Degree or Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), or a related field  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams  Experience with EHS compliance systems, including audit questions, actions, and findings  Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) legislation and employer requirements  Experience in the Real Estate Property Management industry considered an asset  Bilingual in French and English considered an asset  Working towards a relevant professional designation is an asset  Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills    The base salary for this position is between $62,800.00 to $104,700.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.