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EHS Specialist

On-site Markham, Canada full time

Job Title

EHS Specialist

Job Description Summary

Reporting to Site manager, the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist works within a facility management organization that provides a variety of O&M services that includes R&D Labs, critical data environments and commercial office space. This role is responsible for completing all assigned tasks while maintaining a constant focus on environmental, health and safety requirements.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:  

  • Inspect   site   for batteries. Pickup batteries from all AMD locations. Package and prepare batteries per shipping regulations. Coordinate batteries shipment, schedule shipments, take photographs of shipments and sign on behalf of AMD. Submit documentation to   onsite   AMD EHS Engineer.  

  • Inspect   site   for electronic waste. Pickup electronic waste from all AMD locations and deliver to the central e-waste collection area. Coordinate shipments of electronic waste. Submit documentation to   onsite   AMD EHS Engineer.  

  • Inspect   site   for hazardous waste. Pickup hazardous waste from all AMD locations. Package and prepare hazardous waste per hazardous waste regulations. Coordinate shipments of hazardous waste. Submit documentation to   onsite   AMD EHS Engineer.  

  • Perform site chemical inventories to support provincial chemical reporting requirements.  

  • Perform ventilation surveys and verify the DA lab hood face   velocities  

  • Support labs with empty box management (shipping and identification of heavy combustible storage locations .)   Support labs for waste disposal/reclaim by identification and shipping of waste and   reclaim .  

  • Inspect labs for personal/residential equipment used for industrial use. ( i.e   small clips on cooling fans to cool test equipment.)  

  • Submit   request   to CW staff to manage issues found inside the lab.  

  • Perform monthly indoor EHS inspections such as monthly indoor inspection, site walk through (inside and outside site), inspect the UPS room weekly, monthly fire extinguisher inspection, eye wash station/shower, First aid kit and AED inspection.  

  • Inspect all soldering stations weekly to ensure engineers are not using lead solder. Inspect ventilation filters and report results to EHS   engineer   ( i.e   PPE   violations, photos, etc.)  

  • Perform noise surveys.  

  • Update and support all evacuation planning, map production, assembly area marking, etc.  

  • Review, approve and audit hot work activities.  

  • Submit energy metrics in   online   tool. This includes electricity, water, waste, etc.  

  • Perform Air Permit equipment inventory.  

  • Identify   workspace ergonomic concerns.  

  • Perform refrigerant inventory and work mechanical team to   identify   all HVAC equipment with   leaks  

  • Attend compliance audits and work to correct any alleged violations   identified .  

  • Distribute and Safekeep COVID PPE such as   mask   and gloves.  

  • Comply with   company policies and safety requirements/programs.  

REQUIREMENTS:  

  • High School graduate, GED, or equivalent experience  

  • Minimum of 2 years EHS experience  

  • Must have flexibility to work overtime and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, and serve on an on-call basis, as may be dictated by the needs of the   business  

  • Must be able to use personal computers/MS Office experience   required  

  • Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical, procedures, or governmental   regulations  

  • Ability to effectively communicate to management and client   representatives  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

  • Must   possess   a valid   driver   license.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth   perception   and ability to adjust focus .    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

WORK CONDITIONS:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is   frequently   exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, unsafe places, fumes/airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  

The noise level in the work environment is   frequently   loud.  

OTHER:  

The above statement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties   required . Management   retains   the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.  

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in   employment   and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your   request to HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.  



Cushman & Wakefield uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. All hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by our recruitment team.This posting is for a new position.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 68,107.44 - $80,126.40Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-07. Posted 2026-09-02.

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