Job Description

EHS Coordinator

Location: Keele Street and Highway 7 / CMI sites

Expected Salary: $50k - $60k / year

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

This job posting reflects a new vacancy within the organization. The position is active and intended to be filled as part of our current staffing needs.

Here’s what we do…

CMI sources and processes recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals across North America and ensure they do not end up in a landfill or go to waste. Our recycling stream ensures that all the ferrous and non-ferrous metals that enter our yards will create something new again!

About the Role

The EHS Coordinator provides hands-on support to the Environmental, Health and Safety team, site leadership, and employees across CMI locations. This role assists with inspections, audits, training, documentation, incident follow-up, and day-to-day safety program activities to help maintain compliant, and safe workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with new hire, returning employee, visitor, and contractor safety orientation at assigned sites.
• Participate in site Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and support follow-up on action items, escalating questions or concerns to the Senior EHS Specialist as required.
• Complete routine workplace inspections, observations, and monthly site audits using CMI tools and checklists.
• Support supervisors and employees by identifying hazards, documenting findings, and following up on corrective actions assigned to site leadership.
• Assist with audits and maintenance of the EHS Management System, including ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 program elements where applicable.
• Support a positive safety culture by maintaining a visible field presence and encouraging employees to report hazards, near misses, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and communication of CMI Management System requirements, forms, work instructions, and safe operating procedures.
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver routine safety talks, refresher training, and awareness sessions as scheduled by the EHS team.
• Review, update, and maintain assigned EHS documents, including inspection forms, training records, procedures, and corrective action logs.
• Enter and maintain EHS system data accurately, including inspections, training records, incidents, corrective actions, and site visit reports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with our customers; including, but not limited to our employees and the Leadership team.
• Work with integrity and maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times
• Provide a high level of customer service with solution-based employee relations and safety program solutions; be aware of the balance between safety and production as well as the demands at site level
• Constantly challenge the current methods and techniques in a controlled manner that will provide for a superior, more efficient, and improved result in all we do.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of legislative changes that are upcoming in order to pro-actively begin revising, developing and implementing procedures

What You Bring to the Role:

• Post secondary education in EHS and/or equivalent applicable experience
• 1-3 years of related EHS experience preferably with operations, manufacturing, logistics, construction, or heavy industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations; willingness to continue building legislative and technical knowledge.
• Experience with EHS Management Systems is considered an asset
• JHSC Certification and related safety training is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence and ability to travel between CMI sites.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and safety or training tracking systems.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Customer-service oriented with tact, judgement, curiosity, and a willingness to learn in a field-based safety role.
• Ability to identify hazards, ask effective questions, follow direction, and support continuous improvement of CMI safety programs.

Working Conditions while performing the job:

• Work is performed in scrap metal recycling and heavy industrial environments, including exposure to mobile equipment, processing equipment, noise, dust, heat, cold, and outdoor conditions.
• Regular site travel is required from a home base at Keele Street and Highway 7 or another assigned CMI location.
• Use of required personal protective equipment is mandatory while working in operational areas.
• Must be comfortable balancing field work, documentation, training support, and time-sensitive operational requests all with a sense of urgency.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Performance-based salary increases
• A supportive, inclusive environment with growth opportunities
• Approachable and progressive leadership focused on continuous improvement
• A workplace committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainability

A Few Super Cool Things About Us:

• We grow people, not just the business. Whether you’re early in your career or ready for your next step, we invest in development, mentorship, and real opportunities to advance
• Our culture is built on “we before me.” Collaboration, trust, and respect aren’t just words here. They shape how we work every day
• Leadership that’s real and approachable. Our leaders are hands-on, transparent, and focused on continuous improvement, not hierarchy or ego
• A fast-moving environment where you won’t be bored. If you like variety, problem-solving, and being challenged, you’ll feel right at home
• Diverse, inclusive, and people-focused. We value different backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and we believe that’s what makes our teams stronger
• Safety comes first. Always. We are deeply committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our people and the communities we serve

Compliance & Transparency

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, interviewed candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team.

At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.