Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.  Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Asahi Kasei is a long-trusted supplier of lithium-ion battery separators – polymer-based microporous membranes that are a key component of the lithium batteries used to power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and more. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, where we are in the process of constructing a new lithium battery separator manufacturing facility to support increasing North American demand.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of EHS procedures, standards, and training programs to reduce risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Maintain strong visibility in the facility through routine walk-throughs, inspections, safety observations, and employee engagement.
• Coach personnel on safety skills, behaviors, and practices that strengthen a Zero Harm culture.
• Monitor, measure, and communicate EHS performance and trends; identify improvement opportunities and support corrective actions.
• Participate in incident investigations, support root-cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed and tracked for effectiveness.
• Perform, facilitate, or assist with hazard and risk assessments, including job hazard analyses and ergonomic/MSD assessments.
• Conduct pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) for new or modified equipment.
• Support safety programs including PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, working at heights, hot work, and other critical safety processes.
• Assist in environmental compliance activities related to MECP, ECCC, CCOHS, OHSA, and MLITSD, including waste management, hazardous materials, wastewater, stormwater, spill response, and air emissions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, communication materials, and employee engagement activities.
• Organize, maintain, and control EHS records, documentation, permits, inspection logs, training files, and compliance reports.
• Support the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), including inspections, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with development and improvement of the EHS Management System, including tracking responsibilities and action items.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and contractors to ensure safe work planning and execution.
• Support contractor safety activities including orientations, site inspections, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and changes affecting safety and environmental compliance at the facility.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills to influence safe behaviors at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to support hazard identification and corrective action development.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working in construction and manufacturing environments, including elevated platforms and PPE-required zones. 

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education in health, safety, environment, engineering or related field.   
• Plus 3+ years of experience Health, Safety and Environment, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification is preferred

Expected Compensation

• Salary based position with a range of $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 based on education and experience.

Travel

• Must hold a valid Passport and be willing to travel up to 10% internationally for training and visiting other company locations, predominately the United States of America and Japan.

Schedule

• Full-time 100% in-person position.
• Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to address urgent issues as needed 24/7. Attendance at meetings and trainings on off shifts may also be required periodically.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Asahi Kasei believes that its diverse workforce strengthens the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in a changing world .