Health & Safety Specialist

1 week ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Intact Full time

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

When you join our team, you're bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are
- here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It's our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role
We're looking for a Health & Safety Specialist for our growing team

What you'll do here:

  • Develop, implement and maintain a robust Health and Safety ('H&S') program, policies, systems and reports including adaption to a Hybrid working model and a focus on continuous improvement
  • Establish, refine, and participate in H&S governance processes
  • Develop and implement training in support of the H&S program
  • Ensure corporate compliance with local, provincial and federal Occupational Health & Safety Acts and legislation
  • Collaborate with a wide array of business units and stakeholders to understand their obligations and specific needs in order to offer support, guidance and best practices
  • Timely assessment and control of risks including root cause analysis and implementation of action plans to reduce/eliminate incidents
  • Develop internal and external reporting procedures, as required
  • Maintain and report on H&S metrics, activities and trends and propose recommendations
  • Act as a Business Continuity Plan team member and major resource in planning and coordination with facilities

What you bring to the table:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
  • Minimum 5 years experience in progressively responsible H&S roles. Experience in the insurance sector is considered an asset but not required
  • Strong working knowledge of the Occupational H&S Act and associated regulations across Canada
  • Highly advanced ability to champion H&S programs including advanced communication and collaboration skills and the ability to support and influence multiple levels of management
  • Ability to build and maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to design, evaluate and deliver effective H&S training
  • Selfdriven
  • Bilingual (English and French) not required but considered an asset

What we offer
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day.

Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

  • A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
  • An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
  • An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
  • A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
  • Inclusive employeeled networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
  • A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer


At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.


If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.

We'll work with you to meet your needs.

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