Health and Safety Specialist

**Health and Safety Specialist Job**

Reporting to the National Health and Safety Manager, Canada, the Health & Safety Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that construction sites and WITRON projects across Canada are complying with all local, provincial and federal regulations as well as with WITRON’s vision for Health and Safety.

We are looking for a hands-on adventurous individual who is eager to learn and work within a dynamic and growing company. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a great career in Health and Safety with an industry leader. If you possess the will and desire, then this job is for you

**Primary Job Functions**:

- Ensures compliance with all federal, provincial and local regulations and standards involving safety, industrial hygiene and general workplace and fire safety.
- Demonstrate leadership in health and safety on all Canadian projects and construction sites.
- Represents the Company to various governmental agencies, compliance officers, commissions, construction unions, etc.
- Actively promote a healthy workplace that is free from workplace violence and harassment.
- Facilitate and be active in construction site safety meetings.
- Ensure site committees fulfill their legal obligations.
- Conduct site audits and develop reports on Health & Safety performance and tactical and strategic improvement planning.
- Work directly with facility and construction site managers to implement and maintain health and safety procedures with respect to installation of the automation equipment and racking.
- Working closely with mechanical and electrical trades who install automation equipment and racking.
- Monitor, review and report monthly health and safety performance indicators/measures
- Other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company.

**Qualifications**:
**Skills and Knowledge**
- Canadian Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, with specific knowledge of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia norms
- Over 5 years’ experience on large construction sites
- Advanced knowledge in electrical safety and machine safety including light curtains, sensors, devices and guards
- a MUST.
- At least 5 years' experience of Health and Safety work experience in the construction industry
- Some exposure in federal, provincial, and municipal H&S requirements and industry standards/best practices (i.e. acts, regulations, codes, standards, and case law)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all construction workers and unions.
- Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury.
- Ability to learn and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally to various locations for training and exposure to Witron’s international construction sites.
- Valid driver’s license and passport with ability to travel internationally.

**Education and Experience**
- Current standing as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or the ability of attaining the designation within the first year of hire.
- Health and Safety Certification
- National Construction Safety Officer Certification, (NCSO) an asset

**Salary**: $90,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Greater Toronto Area, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- large construction sites: 5 years (required)
- Health and Safety work construction industry: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person