Health and Safety Coordinator

**Job description**
- **Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career supporting world class automakers?**_

At MVA Stratford we are committed to exceeding customer expectations and striving towards continuous improvement through excellence in all aspects of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Management.

We believe the key to our success is our people

We are seeking passionate, committed, and detail-oriented individuals to join our team

**About Us**:

- MVA Stratford_ is an Injection Moulding company with a focus on manufacturing and supplying parts to the automotive industry. Located in beautiful **Stratford, Ontario** and family-owned since 2010, MVA is growing rapidly, becoming a top performing automotive supplier. _MVA Stratford_ is passionate about producing high-quality materials for our customer base, as well as creating a positive, safe, and healthy work environment for all team members.

The Health and Safety Coordinator develops, administers, and implements occupational safety programs, and coordinates the JHSC. The Health and Safety Coordinator plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates occupational safety programs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, maintain awareness of amendments to the OHSA and make recommendations for their implementation, as needed.
- Coordinate the Joint Health and Safety Committee, including meeting minutes, inspections, etc.
- Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate occupational safety programs.
- Responsible for safety orientation and safety training and maintaining up to date training records.
- Research, plan, organize and schedule/conduct training programs/seminars for MVA Stratford Inc. employees.
- Perform job hazard assessments, as needed.
- Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all MVA Stratford Inc. employees and subcontractors.
- Write safety work instructions for H&S processes and procedures.
- Develop and implement safety programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions.
- Conduct accident and injury inspections and investigations.
- Direct and review the analysis of accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
- Ensure the timely and accurate completion of accident/injury reporting.
- Manage all WSIB claims and return to work and modified work plans.
- Other tasks as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's or college degree in a related field.
- JHSC certification training is considered a strong asset.
- 1 or more years experience in occupational health and safety in an industrial establishment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
- Must be a highly motivated, self-starting individual with an attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
- Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives

**Shifts**
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Day shift, Monday-Friday

**The MVA Advantage**
- A growing organization with a “promote from within” initiative
- Healthcare and dental benefits, plus Healthcare Spending Account (covers items not normally covered under standard benefits programs)
- 3% RSP employer-matched contribution

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Starting at $40,000 (Dependant on experience)

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stratford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Health & Safety: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person