Health & Safety Specialist

**Responsibilities**

• Promote a strong health, safety and sustainability culture.
• Maintain an effective presence on the repair shop floor.
• Guide and assist team members in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, as well as acting as technical resource and advisor to management on related matters.
• Maintain a Health and Safety Management System in conformance to ISO45001 standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify health and safety issues and recommend control/corrective measures to achieve compliance with governing Regulations and company policies.
• Lead the performance of ABRAs (Activity Based Risk Assessments) as required.
• Perform Management of Change as required.
• Identify, Develop, provide and track training needs.
• Conduct and/or Support the incident investigation process and ensure the appropriate follow-up.
• Manage and conduct various internal safety audits (not limited to): guarding, safety systems, ergonomics, lockout/tag-out, confined space, emergency response, GHS, forklift safety, etc.
• Manage the workplace inspection program, report finding and follow-up to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Coordinate meetings and be an active member of the Health & Safety Committee.
• Prepare and share weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on safety KPIs.
• Seek and share best practices and assist other facilities and teams with safety related manners if required.
• Maintain Environmental Management System in conformance to ISO14001 standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate, oversee and ensure environmental regulatory compliance and annual permit renewals.
• Compile and maintain records in accordance with governmental agencies; completes and ensures submission of applicable annual reporting to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Monitor federal and provincial environmental legislations, regulatory requirements, new development programs and proceeds with required updates.
• Participate in the management and coordination of HSE projects as needed.
• Manage Early and Safe Return to Work programs.
• Co-ordinate all emergency preparedness and response activities and training.
• Ensure HSE data is compiled and entered as required in a timely manner.
• Other duties as required.
• *Qualifications**:
• Practical knowledge of identifying and managing HSE matters.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong work ethics and sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Motivation/commitment, adaptability, and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Must be a team player and a team builder.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel if needed.
• College Diploma in Health & Safety or demonstrated equivalent education and experience.
• ISO 45001, ISO 14001, COR knowledge. Experience in certification and maintaining certification preferred.
• 3-5 Year Occupational Environmental Health & Safety experience preferably in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Provincial and Federal HSE laws, regulations and standards.
• *Only selected applicants will be contacted.**

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
• *Salary**: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
• *Benefits**:
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay
• *Experience**:
• Health and safety: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• CSP, CRSP, CIH or other Safety Professional accreditations (preferred)

Work Location: In person