Health & Safety Coordinator

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and advises the company on all aspects of workplace health and safety;

• Prepares and posts weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual health and safety statistics;

• Continuously improves all aspects of the company (sound tests, air quality tests, new equipment) and stays up-to-date with TSNB (WorkSafe NB) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act;

• Collaborates and coordinates certain files with external stakeholders such as doctors, subcontractors, WorkSafe NB, regional safety consortiums, etc.;

• Manages workplace accident files and participates in return-to-work processes (temporary assignments and rehabilitation);

• Participates in risk analysis of equipment and workstations with corrective measures, ergonomics, tools, etc.;

• Prepares, attends, and follows up on Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings (quotes and bids, inspections, observations, expert consultants, training, incident and investigation reports, statistics, etc.);

• Prepares, attends, and follows up on meetings with individuals involved in various matters (space issues, ergonomics, heat tests, internal and external audits, inspections by WorkSafe NB officers, etc.);

• Prepares, writes, presents, and updates directives, policies and procedures, regulations, work instructions, weekly safety tips, alerts, protocols, etc.;

• Ensures health and safety orientation for new office and plant employees;

• Manages the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• College diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent experience;

• Written and spoken French and English are required;

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint);

• Effective communication skills verbally, by phone, and by email with company management, colleagues, and external stakeholders;

• Strong numerical skills and mastery of applicable laws and regulations;

• Social skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team;

• Time management and prioritization skills, organizational sense;

• Availability to work outside regular business hours;

• Must possess all documents required to work legally in Canada.

We prefer a candidate with strong social skills, as they will communicate with health and safety officers and colleagues. Adaptability, resourcefulness, organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and knowledge in signage would be an asset.

Pattison ID offers benefits, a competitive salary, and is an employer that complies with the Employment Equity Program.