Bilingual Health and Safety Specialist

Roofmart•Montreal, QC

12d

About The Position

Roofmart, Canada’s National distributor for Exterior Building Supply for Roofing, Siding, Metal and Building Envelope, is looking for an Enthusiastic, Driven, Outside of the Box Thinker to join their team. With over 50 locations across Canada, Roofmart is strategically positioned to handle all customer needs. The Bilingual Health and Safety Specialist will be a valuable and key member of the Roofmart team, responsible for leading and facilitating Health and Safety Training. This role reports to the Health and Safety Manager. Roofmart emphasizes employee accomplishment and contribution, investing in their knowledge and fostering loyalty and teamwork. For over 60 years, Roofmart has been a leading distributor for industry professionals, offering a one-stop shop for roofing, siding, and building envelope materials to contractors, home builders, developers, and homeowners.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills both orally and written and ability to work with all levels of the organization
Good knowledge of laws, regulations and standards governing occupational health and safety
Good knowledge of the major risks associated with commercial vehicles, machine safety, lockout/tagout, working at heights, chemical management and ergonomics
Certified Train the Trainer in Forklift Operation
Certified Train the Trainer in First Aid
Good organization skills
Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and Windows Applications
Authorized to work in Canada
Ability to travel
French is required for this position

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary Education in Health and Safety Management
3-5 years of Health and Safety experience

Responsibilities

Lead by example, complying with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
Plan, organize and effectively conduct Health and Safety Training ensuring legislative requirements are met and update training matrix
Deliver the information in a clear and motivational manner ensuring participants understand the material and are motivated to comply with what is taught
Evaluate and assess training effectiveness
Work collaboratively with Managers
Assist in revising and updating the existing curriculum as required
Assist in developing new training programs and in the preparation of new training materials that meet established standards
Maintain and organize a clean training environment
Assist in the implementation of Health and Safety programs with the goal to reduce workplace injuries
Report any breaches of legislative regulations or company policies to management