Health and Safety Specialist

3 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada OSL Retail Services Inc Full time

Overview:
It’s an exciting time to be at OSL Retail Services, working for a people focused company that’s at the top of its game. The momentum we’ve generated in recent years with our commitments to client customers, innovation, business results, and an entrepreneurial spirit has created energy, enthusiasm, and engagement among our employees that is pushing us to new heights. And we’re on the lookout for talented people who share our vision and values and want to join us in this journey.

**_The Company:_**

**OSL (Outsourced Sales Leadership)** was established in 2012 in Mississauga, Canada, to provide clients with customized designed sales solutions in retail, direct sales, merchandising and customer acquisition. At OSL, our culture is our foundation. Passionate employees, great customer service and long-term relationships are all built upon that foundation. We value people, passion, honesty, respect, and integrity. Our Vision, to be the premier sales organization in North America by 2025, enriching the lives of all people and the communities we live in. Our Values, Belonging, Collaboration, Responsibility, Passion, Over Achievement, Innovation.

**_About the role:_**

This
**Health and Safety Specialist** is responsible for providing disability and leave management services for medical and non-medical accommodation requests - Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) claims, Short-term Disability (STD) claims, and Long-term disability (LTD) claims with a focus on early and safe return to work. The role will also require a review provincial and state Health and Safety guidelines and strategic efforts to implement and train as needed.

**_Location: Mississauga_**

**_What you’ll do:_**
- Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
- Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
- Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident
- Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events
- Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
- Training and compliance auditing of all provincial and state requirements
- Acts as a representative on Joint Health and Safety Committee
- Oversees the creation and maintenance of JHSC meetings at field level (by region/line of business)
- Oversees the annual nomination process of Health and Safety Representatives at the field level
- Oversees annual First Aid Certification Training at the field level
- Maintains annual strategic plans and policies for North American corporate and field health and safety programs
- In partnership with HR and Operations representatives, assists with incident and accident investigations, prevention, and analysis; develops, recommends, and deploys hazard recognition, safety protocols, and procedures
- Identify gaps withing our existing programs and drive health ad safety compliance
- Research Health and Safety changes, updates, or new legislations across North America
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Workplace Injury processing
- Workplace Injury processing
- Assess, process, and adjudicate occupational injury leave claims with WCB/WSIB/CNESST
- Assist with designing, offering, and executing return to work programs for employees returning from occupational injury or illness
- Schedule and attend return to work meetings and hearings via phone or in-person as required
- Co-manage personal extended leave of absence tracking and return to work activities

**_What you’ve done:_**
- Bilingual in French and or Spanish is an asset but not required
- 2-5 years of progressive experience related to employee and workplace health and safety (costing, compliance, risk mitigation, accident investigation, return to work, training)
- Post-Secondary education in Human Resources, Occupational Health, and Safety, designation preferred or equivalent work experience
- Experience with workplace investigations, inspections, and job hazard analysis
- Understanding of current provincial legislation, Codes of Practice, Bulletins, and other safe work practice requirements and recommendations.
- Strong project management skills Experience in writing and implementing specific work procedures and conducting customized training programs
- Experience in a consulting/advisory role to a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to anticipate, recognize and respond to problem situations
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy skills and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, especially strong writing skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record and use of a reliable vehicle

**_What’s in it for you:_**
- Competitive base salary plus bonus
- Vacation plu

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