Our growing Etobicoke client who is a leader in distribution is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4-5 years related experience overseeing for multiple sites. The following is the responsibilities:
The Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for managing the company’s Health and Safety Program. They will provide overall leadership, guidance, training, evaluation and support to Warehouse/Facilities operational teams to ensure a safe work environment for all our workers at all times by continuously promoting and ensuring safe work practice, educating and training our workers and ensuring compliance of all applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
Reports to: Director of Warehouse Operations Duties and Responsibilities:
? Take ownership of the implementation of the company’s Health and Safety Program and make recommendations to amend, revise, update and modify from time to time as business changes
? Provide overall H&S guidance, recommendation and support to operational teams to ensure legal compliance
? Maintain the company’s accreditation in the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
? Work collaboratively with the Transportation safety team on company Health & Safety programs and initiatives
? Identify workplace safety hazards and develop ideas and solutions to correct promptly any deficiencies within our programs
? Regularly inspect and evaluate the workplace in order to identify any existing or potential hazards so they can be avoided, if not eliminated
? Follow up and investigate all incidents/accidents and report findings to take corrective action
? Facilitate worker orientations and arrange/source worker education/certification training where required
? Maintain and secure all Health and Safety records and documentation
? Ensure regular joint health and safety committee (JHSC) meetings are held in all facilities
? Maintain and update H&S communication bulletin boards as per the OHS regulations
? Represent the Company with external audit officials e.g. MOL etc.
Qualifications:
? Minimum of 5 years of experience with occupation health and safety management
? Safety Certifications/Designations are an asset
? Prior experience working in industrial facilities/settings; warehouse/logistics, manufacturing etc.
? In-depth understanding/knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety regulations
? Outstanding communication skills
? Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues
? Pro-active and strong organization skills
? Work collaboratively in a team environment
? Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of data analysis
? Valid Driver’s License required to drive to various facilities (ALL WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF EACH OTHER)
Experience representing the WSIB Excellence Program in the organization.
It is preferable if you have your CSRP or working towards it.
Salary- $75,000-$80,000
If you are interested then please apply asap. #MPCANO
