Health & Safety Specialist

**The Gateway to Your Future (Travel Required)**

Salary Range: $63,687.80 - $79,609.76

This position provides services in all areas of Health and Safety (H&S) and helps builds programs, systems, tools and resources for implementation throughout Gateway operations. The individual participates in all aspects of Health & Safety programs including injury prevention initiatives, regular inspections, safety meetings, investigations and safety events.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Researches health and safety issues by reviewing relevant legislation, internal data, external sources and networking with other safety professionals.
- Identifies the need for, researches and writes recommendations for, and implements changes to corporate H&S programs, policies and procedures.
- Plans and implements H&S training for employees.
- Ensures H&S policy and program compliance with regulatory requirements and well as compliance with company expectations at all operations.
- Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
- Monitors H&S performance and trends across the company and initiates/implements improvements.
- Ensures completion of hazard assessments and root cause analysis investigations with completion of corrective measures.
- Reviews existing H&S program and procedures and updates to ensure a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors to all facilities. In consultation with operations, develops and aligns policies and priorities with corporate focused health and safety strategies.
- Works cooperatively with site Human Resources and management teams for the appropriate implementation and improvement of H&S initiatives.
- Engage, and collaborate with operations toward implementation of safety initiatives
- Facilitates responses to compliance orders, penalties, assessments and similar items with H&S regulatory bodies.
- Provides advice and resources to the H&S committees and supports the operation of H&S committees.
- Represents the company on H&S matters with external groups and associations.
- Oversees H&S audits and certification of recognition programs (COR)
- Maintenance of applicable documentation, performance measures and analysis of H&S program results and trends.
- Makes presentations to management on H&S initiatives and results across the company.
- Administration of corporate reviews, reporting and auditing.
- Takes on additional responsibilities as required.

**What You Bring**
- Knowledge of all applicable H&S and human rights legislation such as the Workers’ Compensation Act and OHS Regulations
- Ability to develop, implement and administer programs to multiple locations in various jurisdictions
- Deliver training through in person and web based methods
- Outcome driven professional with excellent communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills
- Provide technical advice and guidance to our operations both in person and remotely
- Ability to drive business improvements through health and safety initiatives
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work productively with employees, managers, contractors and support groups
- Good understanding of human resources programs, policies and procedures
- Sound judgment and problem solving skills. Ability to analyze facts and data to deliver on business needs
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of union environments and collective agreements and how they relate to health and safety programs
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Consistently visit sites as required to engage, empower, build trust, and analyze sites to ensure compliance with OH&S regulations, Gateway OH&S and continual improvement.
- Strong communication, engagement and relationship building abilities
- Mentoring & coaching abilities

**Experience, Training, Certification and Education (demonstrating requirements)**:

- Post-secondary education in OHS
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
- Experience in developing and delivering H&S training programs

**We Provide**
- Hybrid work environment (Work from home days)
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- Retirement savings plan
- Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
- Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
- Development and training opportunities

**Why Work With Us?**

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 27 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what its like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.

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