Health & Safety Leader

Southmedic Inc • Barrie, ON

32d • CA$80,000 - CA$90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Health & Safety Leader – a skilled individual who thrives in getting involved with daily operations and focusing on the right things to support a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years within a dedicated safety role in a manufacturing organization; experience within a leadership position is considered an asset.
• Education related to Occupational Health and Safety concepts; CRSP or CRST designation is considered an asset.
• An engaging personality; a champion of a positive and safe work environment.
• Experience in getting first-hand understanding on safety issues within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of workplace ergonomics, manufacturing environments and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading JHSC activities for an organization.
• Familiarity in Ministry of Labour interactions and building a collaborative approach towards workplace safety.
• An educator; someone who can effectively create and distribute education that makes a difference in the workplace.
• Strong administrator with a focus on time management. Using internal organization systems to keep track of ongoing tasks, assign time to work on projects and meet the expectations of the role.

Nice To Haves

• experience within a leadership position is considered an asset.
• CRSP or CRST designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a visible on-the-floor safety presence. Get involved with our operations team and get an in-depth understanding on how our daily operations work.
• Lead and support our JHSC activities. Co-chair our monthly meetings, develop our committee members and support the completion of any open action items.
• Lead safety programs. Administrate and execute key safety programs such as evacuation drills, environmental monitoring, and training certifications.
• Support safe return to work. Oversee the incident reporting process, working with our leaders and other teams to eliminate hazards and safely return employees to work.
• Educate our teams. Find effective ways to communicate health & safety awareness amongst our employee population.

Benefits

• Retirement Program - Southmedic will match RRSP contributions in our program that employees can begin participating on their first day.
• Benefits - Our group benefit plan covers medical, dental, vision, and other health needs, including our employee assistance program.
• Perks – Southmedic employees enjoy a variety of perks and discounts from local corporate partners like fitness memberships, events, and more!
• Education Reimbursement - Our continuing education program provides financial assistance for training and education courses.
• Engagement - We hold a number of social activities during the year including BBQ's, giveaways, and employee activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed