Health & Safety Advisor

3 weeks ago

Truro, 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.

Permanent, Full-Time

**Location**: Truro, NS
- Are you looking for a job in a well-established, North American manufacturing company?
- Are you a hands-on individual and are passionate about health & safety?
- Does the wood transformation industry interest you and you wish to evolve in an ever-growing company?

Look no further; our Nova Scotia office is actively looking for someone just like you

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure 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-Chair safety committees for the plants and yards within their assigned region (and maintaining safety meeting minutes).
- Maintain and manage the hazard assessment and associated JHA/SOP program for all plants in their region.
- Audit and inspect all plants by conducting Safety Walkthroughs, inspections and employee interviews in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain and update Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) program for all plants/yards within assigned region.
- Identify, coordinate and facilitate training for safety committee members and supervisors.
- Responsible for facilitating Workplace Harassment and Bullying training for all plants/yards in their region.
- Observe and advise Plant Management and workers on safe work practices and job procedures.
- Maintain and update safety manuals at all regional plants/yards.
- Assist with project and job site activities related to health and safety.
- Monitor changes of Workers Compensation Board regulations for provinces in their region and communicating them to the plants/yards.
- Support Human Resources and Plant Managers in monitoring and responding to outstanding Workers Compensation Board claims while providing plant updates when and if required.
- Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all plants/yards within assigned region.
- Maintain and update the WCB Certificate and COI database for each plant
- Responsible and accountable for supporting operations in terms of safety meetings, safety talks, developing and managing various programs, procedures and standards.
- Inspect, audit and evaluate health and safety programs, workplace conditions, equipment and practices.
- Attend various training sessions and seminars that are safety related.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-Secondary education in Health and Safety or combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of Health and Safety experience in the manufacturing industry
- Train-the-Trainer, an asset
- CRSP - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (in good standing), an asset
- Valid Driver’s License

Core Competencies
- 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 manage 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

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
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
- Company Share Purchase Program with 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 a

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