Job Duties

• Responsible for safety orientation, safety training, job site inspections and reporting.
• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all employees and subcontractors.
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for supervisors and field employees, with regard to WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, industry specific related issues, etc.
• Ensure the timely completion of accident/injury reporting to Corporate Office.
• Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental occupational safety programs.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
• Ability to influence management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
• Conduct occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet local, provincial, and federal OHSA requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments.
• Direct and review the analysis of accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.
• Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.
• Provide training to managers and others on occupational safety issues.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. degree in related field or Two (2) years experience in health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Required for the position skills in basic mathematics, organizational, communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to effectively prioritize, show initiative, and work independently.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Safety certification training is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers’ compensation legislation.
• Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• This job operates in an office and plant environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Able to maneuver around the plant floor to conduct tours, rapport-building, and employee discussions.
• Ability to work inside and outside, in cold and hot environments.