Health and Safety Specialist
4 weeks ago
This position is in Toronto, with potential, limited travel to Armstrong North Tonawanda NY facility as required.
In addition to annual initiatives, the key accountabilities of this position are:
**Health and Safety Management**
- Lead the Safety strategy for Armstrong’s Toronto Facility.
- Promote and lead all training that directly contributes to risk reduction and continued development of the caring culture of safety.
- Continually monitor the effectiveness of the Occupational Health & Safety program and evaluate against expectations and outcomes.
- Facilitates and supports the development of internal responsibility via oversight of incident reporting, investigations, and inspections.
- Identify and implement operational health and safety best practice solutions.
- Research and ensure approval of PPE and Equipment Guarding for manufacturing purposes.
- Manages WHMIS/SDS database and internal inventory of products.
- Lead the COVID-19 response plan for our Canadian offices and facility.
- Work with Corporate and other business units to ensure consistency in approach, philosophy, and culture.
- Build & manage functional relationships with all levels within the organization.
- Provide advice & counsel on all matters related to Health & Safety within Operations.
- Coach and support frontline Supervisors to promote safe practices and the ongoing development of the safety culture.
- Coach and support Managers and employees on a broad range of OH&S functions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, resources, and regulators.
- Identify and implement ways to effectively use data to drive decisions and influence direction of OH&S program development.
- Development; tracking and auditing processes
- Responsible for the growth and development of the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC)
**Process and Procedures**
- Ensure compliance and implementation support on all aspects of health and safety.
- Chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and lead safety improvement initiatives, as applicable
- Develop Joint Health and Safety Committee minutes notes, and ensure posting/availability for staff.
- Conduct and coordinate monthly workplace inspections, including both manufacturing facility and office workspaces.
- Conduct annual audits of the company’s health and safety program and update manuals and procedures on an annual basis.
- Compile and report statistics with regards to program outcomes, injury frequency and modified work.
**Role Requirements**
- University Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience working with engineering, manufacturing, and distribution operations in an industrial environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety principles, best practices and regulations, policies, and procedures
- Expert level Knowledge and training in
- OHSA regulations, AODA, Human Rights and Workplace Safety Insurance Act
- Injury/Incident Investigation
- Planned Workplace Inspection or Basic Certification Training
- Creative problem-solving skills, conflict management within different organizations (centralized and matrix organizational structures)
- Ability to break down complex problems in a simplified way, conduct root cause analysis and provide clear, well-thought-out recommendations.
- Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for action.
- Self-directed with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on results.
- Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations.
- Proven track record of actively coaching, developing, and implementing safe work practices and procedures.
- Thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment where change is ongoing.
- Knowledge of the Manufacturing shop environment and equipment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Practical experience with a variety of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
- Experience developing and leading teams.
- Experience in ergonomics, industrial hygiene, LEAN, Six Sigma training are assets.
- Well-developed organizational and time management abilities
- Can work independently with mínimal supervision while maintaining tight deadlines and juggling multiple projects.
- Attention to detail and excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with external and internal business partners in a professional and engaging manner to ensure a culture of workplace safety.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M
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