Health and Safety Specialist

Aliments Sofina inc•Hanover, ON

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Health and Safety Specialist will work within a team that is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment. This includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant staff to facilitate compliance with Plant and Sofina H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards to support plant’s health and safety program and initiatives. This position will include, but not limited to, assisting in the development of safe work procedures, training, claims management, and assessing and recommending controls for risk reduction for plant & warehouse operations.

Requirements

Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, in the process of obtaining certification or an equivalent combination of experience and training
Knowledge of applicable Provincial/Federal safety legislation and regulation, Occupational Health and Safety standards is required
Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across many functions
Demonstrated passion for health and safety practices and a desire to be hands on and “on the floor”
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and time management skills
Ability to work with different stakeholders internally and externally at various levels such as WSIB, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment etc.

Nice To Haves

CRSP designation in good standing considered an asset
3 - 5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry preferred
Previous experience working with regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Labour or Ministry of Environment would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Partner with the Plant Manager and Operations Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies
Develop, facilitate and monitor the Plant Health & Safety Program(s) to eliminate the risks causing workplace incidents and injuries
Monitor and assist in the delivery or coordination of health & safety training requirements for the facility
Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary
Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s health & safety management system. Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives
Provide ongoing support/guidance/participation as a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee
Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.