Health & Safety Coordinator

We Offer

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Employer RRSP matching program
• Annual health/wellness spending accounts
• Professional growth & development

What You'll Do – The Role (Responsibilities)

• Assess, document, and make recommendations for improving workplace health and safety within your assigned territory.
• Perform workplace inspections to ensure the Company complies with all relevant municipal, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Perform inspections and audits of facilities, off-site workplaces, equipment, and processes identifying risks and make recommendations and/or improvements to current policies and practices.
• Assist the Director of Health and Safety with updating, training, and distributing the Company's Health and Safety Manual.
• Assist with the creation of consistent policies and procedures to improve health and safety in the workplace, in collaboration with the H&S team, and provide training to employees on any changes.
• Manage the ordering, inspection, maintenance, and training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Assist in attaining and maintaining the Certificate of Recognition (COR) certification and all relevant internal and external audits for your assigned territory.
• Administer, document, and manage the Company's COR program for your assigned territory.
• Track and document all accidents and near misses understanding causes and recommend changes to prevent future incidents.
• Work with management, employees, and the Director of Health and Safety in the event of a work refusal, always ensuring compliance with the appropriate provincial regulatory authorities.
• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) within your jurisdiction by providing guidance and preparing and posting meeting minutes in a timely manner.
• Participate in industry Safety Group.
• Support managers and employees with workplace injury/illness claims and return to work initiatives, including managing, submitting all required documentation, and taking ownership of the claims from start to finish.
• Act as the point of contact for employees seeking assistance with health and safety matters.
• Act as the principal organizational resource for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and a technical resource and advisor to management on related matters.
• Maintain Company emergency equipment inventory (i.e., first aid kits, fire extinguishers, etc.)
• Track and coordinate all employee H&S training.
• Track and coordinate all field service technical training (ICE, PMH, WAH etc.)
• Manage both internal and external manufacturer training (Class scheduling & administration).
• Assist with providing Certificates of Insurance (COI) and WSIB Certificates to various Company outlets.
• Assist our sales and management team with providing any H&S related documents as requested by existing or potential customers.
• Assist with conducting security clearances for our employees when required.
• Other related duties as required.

What You Need (Requirement)

• Post-secondary degree in Health and Safety or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• Related professional certification is an asset.
• 4-5 years of similar industry experience required.
• Experience as a member on a JHSC with WSIB certification preferred.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate is an asset.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation in ON, AB, and BC.
• Field safety auditing and investigation experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, ability to influence, and customer service skills.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge in Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is beneficial.
• Valid driver's license in good standing and a reliable personal vehicle required.

Working Conditions

• Present a professional image to the Company's customers and suppliers maintaining the highest ethical standard of conduct.
• In the case of a power outage or declared State of Emergency by any level of Government, be available for work.
• This position is an office job 5 days a week.
• Always adhere to all Health and Safety rules and recommendations.
• Participate in Company sponsored training programs as provided.
• Periodic travel within Canada and regular local travel required.