Health & Safety Advisor

1 week ago

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Stella-Jones Inc. Full time
Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products.

Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
SJ).


Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded.

Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.


The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for overseeing and supporting the plants/yards from a health and safey standpoint and ensure that they are in compliance with company, client and government legislation.

The incumbents goal is to promote a safety culture throughout the region by demonstrating positive leadership and offering balanced safety forward solutions to Operations issues, this is a hands on safety role in operations.


Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

  • Ensures that safety standards are maintained, tracking/investigating accidents and compiling statistics.
  • Responsible for onboarding for new hires, training, and organization required to ensure that the training meets the company standards.
  • Co-Chairs safety committees for the plants and yards within their assigned region. Responsible for maintaining records of all safety meeting minutes.
  • Maintains and manages the hazard assessment and associated JHA/SOP program for all Plants in his/her region.
  • Audits and inspects all plants by conducting Safety Walk throughs, inspections and employee interviews in accordance with Safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintains and updates Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) program for all plants/yards within assigned region.
  • Identifies, coordinates and facilitates training for safety committee members and supervisors.
  • Responsible for facilitating Workplace Harassment and Bullying training for all plants/yards in his/her region.
  • Observes and advises Plant Management and workers on safe work practices and job procedures.
  • Maintains and updates the safety manuals at all regional plants/yards.
  • Assists with project and job site activities related to health and safety.
  • Monitors changes of Workers Compensation Board regulations for provinces in his/her region. Responsible for communicating changes to the plants/yards.
  • Supports Human Resources and Plant Managers in monitoring and responding to outstanding Workers Compensation Board claims while providing plant updates when and if required.
  • Maintains and updates Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all plants/yards within assigned region.
  • Maintains and updates the WSIB Certificate and COI database for each plant
  • Responsible and accountable for supporting operations in terms of safety meetings, safety talks, develop and manage various programs, procedures and standards.
  • Inspect, audit and evaluate health and safety programs, workplace conditions, equipment and practices.
  • Attends various training sessions and seminars that are Safety related.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of Health and Safety experience in experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Post-Secondary education in Health and Safety or combination of education and experience.
  • TraintheTrainer an asset.


 CRSP
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional in good standing, an asset
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Proficiency in English, spoken and written.
  • Proficiency in French, spoken and written, is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of federal and provincial health & safety regulations.
  • Excellent written communication skills (reporting, compiling information etc.).
  • Effective interpersonal and Leadership skills.
  • Able to handle stress and multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Proactive and autonomous.
  • Intermediate Computer skills (Microsoft Office suite).
  • Knowledge of wood treating industry, an asset.
  • Comfortable with public speaking.
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As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual Profit Share Program
  • Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
  • Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
  • Career advancement opportunities
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected chara

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