Welcome to Cascades!
At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:
- Flexible schedule
- Profit sharing plan
- Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
- Annual flexible reimbursement program
- Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
- Competitive annual salary, profit sharing plan, and optional stock option purchase
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At our facility in Bear Island you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Safety team as the OHS Coordinator:
- Prepare detailed reports for management and communicate the results of H&S initiatives.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Teach proactive H&S risk management strategies at all levels of the organization and maintain emergency plans.
- Develop and oversee advanced health and safety training programs. Deliver and document OSHA-required safety training; educate employees & managers on chemical safety, hazardous materials handling, and emergency procedures.
- Investigate incidents and near-misses; lead accident investigation meetings and support supervisors with root cause analyses and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations through management of programs like Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous waste disposal, and emergency response planning.
- Lead and support site-wide safety projects, including maintaining the chemical SDS database, coordinating tank inspections, updating safety documentation (ConformIt, guidelines, handbooks), and driving the Safety Pillar initiatives.
- Represent the site during safety audits and serve as a liaison with corporate to align local practices with broader safety and environmental health initiatives.
Bring out the best in yourself!
Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.
You too, put forward your strengths:
- Mastery of occupational health and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, and related standards) and their application at the plant level.
- Expertise in risk analysis, safety audits, incident management, and implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and supervising Health & Safety (H&S) programs and training initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage PPE programs and lead H&S-related projects.
- Strong background in change management within safety or operational environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software tools.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) management or a similar role.
- Education in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or a related field is preferred. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Preferred certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
We look forward to meeting you!
About Cascades
Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.
