Health & Safety Coordinator

**POSITION TITLE: Health & Safety Coordinator**

**LOCATION**: Owen Sound, Ontario

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**: Full Time

**_ About the Position_**: The Health and Safety Coordinator works closely with production and will assist the Health and Safety team with the development, implementation and promotion of strategies, procedures and systems across the company leading teams above and beyond compliance. The position also requires the following proficiencies:

- Develop content for online training, using Articulate software
- Coordinate and assess effectiveness of orientation and training activities
- Create monthly Safety Talks and support supervisors by attending regularly
- Prepare content and lead monthly meetings with Supervisors (SafeSups)
- Audit and lead action plans by evaluating program elements (Emergency Response, Machine-guarding, WHMIS, First Aid etc.) through observation, interviews, surveys, and documentation review.
- Ensure systems, processes and procedures are in place for early identification of hazards and appropriate communication of changes
- Develop and support Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments, advising on opportunities for improvement and process/procedure development,
- Update/Prepare/Assist supervisors with gaps from HS metrics (leading and lagging indicators)
- Review incident investigations and associated trends; Assist supervisors w/root causes, corrective actions, and follow up
- Draft and submit workers’ compensation reports, assist with return-to-work process (modified duties documentation, meet with employees, follow up on cases)
- Provide support to Joint Health, Safety Committee and assist with administrative tasks
- Create content and update communication boards
- Stay current with legislation changes and ensure organization complies with/implements standards, technical documents, policies and procedures
- Make recommendations on personal protective equipment
- Organize and act on air/noise assessments and medical surveillance as required
- Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend suitable tools/ equipment
- Encourage site-consistency in equipment use and processes
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all policies and procedures take health and safety into account.
- Travel between sites as required
- Attend training, conferences and symposiums as required

**Qualifications**

Education
- Health, Safety related certificate, diploma, degree, or equivalent

Experience
- Two or more years working in a similar role preferred
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset

**Skills**:

- Detailed-oriented and highly organized is a must
- Team-oriented, positive attitude, high aptitude, humble and willingness to learn
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated; able to schedule priorities as assigned, working with mínimal direct supervision
- Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
- Creative and innovative with focus on problem solving

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.