Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist - 121719
Primary Location: Canada (CA) - British Columbia - Langley
Organizational Group: WW Construction & Forestry
Function: Environment, Health, Safety (CA)
Onsite/Remote:  Onsite Position  
Salary Range: $81,130- $104,992.00.00 annually
New or Existing Position: Existing Position

Candidates applying for this position must be eligible to work in Canada. Relocation Services is not available.  

Your Responsibilities

As an  EH&S Specialist for  John Deere Specialty Products located in  Langley BC , you will:

• Lead a manufacturing team's Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems
• Move to and Maintain an ISO 14001 :2015 Environmental Management System at a small manufacturing location
• Assist in planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and leading health and safety management programs and processes
• Support strategic and tactical plans as required to meet company goals around compliance and injury reduction
• Conduct periodic inspections, risk assessments and self-assessments
• Assist in corrective action development and safety education and training

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of experience applying occupational safety and/or environmental governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation
• 3 or more years of practical application of environmental programs, occupational health principles, occupational safety programs and ergonomic principles, and the ability to apply to workplace environments
• 3 or more years of executing processes for periodic inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action assurance, safety and environmental education and training
• 3 or more years analyzing appropriate safety and health metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement
• 1 or more years of experience in the Occupational Safety and Health or environmental profession in a manufacturing or industrial environment

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, factory operations, and warehousing
• Skilled in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• CRSP designation

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following

• Degree in an Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Engineering/Technology, or Science discipline

In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.