EH&S Specialist
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
The EHS Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs and systems that promote operational excellence. This role works closely with site leadership to foster a proactive and engaged safety culture focused on risk reduction and loss prevention. The EHS Specialist assists in ensuring compliance with applicable legislative, corporate, and industry standards through effective program execution, monitoring, and follow-up.
The role will provide support to both the Mississauga manufacturing facility and Brampton distribution center.
Possess working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) regulations, and applicable Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.
Support the implementation and ongoing administration of safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), WHMIS, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, and other compliance-related programs.
Assist with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) processes, including claims management, return-to-work coordination, and loss prevention initiatives.
Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and maintain required certification.
Conduct incident investigations, document findings, support root cause analysis efforts, and assist in identifying corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reporting, hazardous waste management, Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA), and other applicable regulatory reporting requirements.
Deliver and support new-hire orientation and EH&S training programs.
Partner with site leadership and employees to promote a proactive EH&S culture focused on incident prevention, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in developing and implementing site-specific EH&S objectives and action plans.
Monitor, maintain, and report EH&S performance metrics, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Conduct compliance assessments, inspections, and internal audits to support adherence to regulatory and company requirements.
Support site leadership in the implementation and closure of EH&S action items and operational controls.
Develop, deliver, and coordinate EH&S training materials and resources.
Maintain EH&S records, databases, reporting systems, and documentation.
Support incident investigation processes utilizing tools such as 5-Why root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
Coordinate required regulatory testing, training, industrial hygiene assessments, and other EH&S compliance activities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a major in occupational safety, environmental science, or a closely related field.
1-3 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.
Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks.
Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes, influence team engagement and to drive team decision making to conclusions/solutions.
Knowledge of current safety and loss control practices is essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions supplies the industry’s widest range of clean water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zurn Elkay works with customers around the globe to deliver products and systems that enhance and ensure water quality, safety, hygiene, flow control and conservation.
From healthcare to hospitality, education to retail and residential to office facilities, we pride ourselves on meeting specialized needs for every market, focusing on quality, reliability, quick installation and easy maintenance. Our values of Continuous Improvement, Integrity in Everything We Do, Customer First, Culture of Winning, and Total Associate Engagement serve as our drive to achieve world-class safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth now and in the future.
In everything we do, we are sustainably inspired. We work to make our communities better with volunteerism and philanthropy, and support inclusion and belonging inside and outside our walls. We seek to uphold our promise to the planet every day by providing sustainable water management solutions.
