Film Production Health & Safety Specialist (Field Based)

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ERM is hiring a Film Production Health & Safety Specialist in Toronto.  ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability services to world-class leading companies.  This is a part-time consulting role with a duration of 3 months and the possibility of extension or renewal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Spend time on-site and sets with clients to help solve their most pressing Production related challenges.
• Assist the world’s most innovative Production companies develop and produce world-class safety solutions to complex technical and regulatory issues and their performance improvement needs.
• Serve as the ERM subject matter expert on all environmental, health and safety activities related to Production including but not limited to entertainment sector specifics, construction safety, coaching and training, and property management.
• Evaluate Production concepts, scripts, pitches, sets, stages, etc., for safety and environmental concerns and risks. Opine on plans for stunts and special effects scenarios.
• Assist in the evaluation of field shooting locations to evaluate the potential hazards/conditions that could negatively impact production.
• Direct the design and implementation of Production-related health and safety programs for our clients that achieve and maintain compliance, and reduce the risk of injury and illness.
• Improve safety by working directly with Production Executives, Producers, Unit Production Managers and other Production staff. Work with the Production team in the planning and execution phase of the projects.
• Respond to, and investigate Production and other related emergencies, incidents and accidents.
• Coordinate, develop and/or implement training for Production personnel to increase understanding of risks and protective measures.
• Maintain positive relationships with industry safety organizations and regulatory agencies for the facility.
• Assist with permits, regulatory inspections, incident reporting and other aspects of program documentation.
• Build a network within and outside of ERM that will enable you to leverage your skills and solve challenging multi-disciplinary client challenges.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
• Manage a variety of projects to achieve scope, budget and schedule targets while ensuring we meet and exceed our clients expectations on deliverables.
• Work with various project teams to effectively delegate assignments, and act as a mentor to more junior staff members. Train the next generation of health and safety leaders!

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of professional Health & Safety experience is required.
• A concentration in Media or Film Production (filmed or live content capture) safety experience is preferred.
• BS/MS in Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred.
• Must have extensive knowledge of federal, state and local health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Travel with a variety of clients is expected. You may be required to travel to other states or countries depending on the Production location, and investigate and comply the applicable regulations in these locations.
• Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have the ability to interact with regulatory agencies, company management, Productions and studio personnel in a professional manner.