Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Description Job Description We Offer Comprehensive medical and dental benefits Employer RRSP matching program Annual health / wellness spending accounts Professional growth & development What You’ll Do – The Role (Responsibilities) Assess, document, and make recommendations for improving workplace health and safety within your assigned territory. Perform workplace inspections to ensure the Company complies with all relevant municipal, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations. Perform inspections and audits of facilities, off-site workplaces, equipment, and processes identifying risks and make recommendations and / or improvements to current policies and practices. Assist the Director of Health and Safety with updating, training, and distributing the Company’s Health and Safety Manual. Assist with the creation of consistent policies and procedures to improve health and safety in the workplace, in collaboration with the H&S team, and provide training to employees on any changes. Manage the ordering, inspection, maintenance, and training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Assist in attaining and maintaining the Certificate of Recognition (COR) certification and all relevant internal and external audits for your assigned territory. Administer, document, and manage the Company’s COR program for your assigned territory. Track and document all accidents and near misses understanding causes and recommend changes to prevent future incidents. Work with management, employees, and the Director of Health and Safety in the event of a work refusal, always ensuring compliance with the appropriate provincial regulatory authorities. Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) within your jurisdiction by providing guidance and preparing and posting meeting minutes in a timely manner. Participate in industry Safety Group. Support managers and employees with workplace injury / illness claims and return to work initiatives, including managing, submitting all required documentation, and taking ownership of the claims from start to finish. Act as the point of contact for employees seeking assistance with health and safety matters. Act as the principal organizational resource for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and a technical resource and advisor to management on related matters. Maintain Company emergency equipment inventory (i.e., first aid kits, fire extinguishers, etc.). Track and coordinate all employee H&S training. Track and coordinate all field service technical training (ICE, PMH, WAH etc.). Manage both internal and external manufacturer training (Class scheduling & administration). Assist with providing Certificates of Insurance (COI) and WSIB Certificates to various Company outlets. Assist our sales and management team with providing any H&S related documents as requested by existing or potential customers. Assist with conducting security clearances for our employees when required. Other related duties as required. What You Need (Requirement) Post‑secondary degree in Health and Safety or equivalent strongly preferred. Bilingual in French and English is an asset. Related professional certification is an asset. 4‑5 years of similar industry experience required. Experience as a member on a JHSC with WSIB certification preferred. Valid First Aid and CPR certificate is an asset. Able to demonstrate knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation in ON, AB, and BC. Field safety auditing and investigation experience required. Strong interpersonal, communication, ability to influence, and customer service skills. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge in Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is beneficial. Valid driver’s license in good standing and a reliable personal vehicle required. Working Conditions Present a professional image to the Company’s customers and suppliers maintaining the highest ethical standard of conduct. In the case of a power outage or declared State of Emergency by any level of Government, be available for work. This position is an office job 5 days a week. Always adhere to all Health and Safety rules and recommendations. Participate in Company sponsored training programs as provided. Periodic travel within Canada and regular local travel required. #J-18808-Ljbffr