Health and Safety Coordinator

**JOB SUMMARY**

This position is responsible to manage and grow the Health and Safety program at the company by engaging employees, supervisors, and management through regular interaction, scheduled training sessions and participation in Health and Safety Programs. This is a hands-on role that requires regular interaction with employees on the shop floor and in the yard. With a minor focus on Human Resources this role provides exposure to limited HR related tasks such as recruitment and selection, employee on-boarding and attendance management.

**Health & Safety 75%**
- In conjunction with the Corporate Health and Safety Manager, maintain and develop the workplace health & safety management system.
- Champion the Safety Excellence Program and work with internal and external partners to achieve positive program outcomes.
- Facilitate the completion of incident investigations, maintain records of inspections, incidents findings and suggesting improvements/producing statistics.
- Maintain PPE inventory and control.
- WSIB claims management.
- Coordinate and manage the Return-to-Work Program.
- Complete monthly health and safety reports.
- Create, coordinate, and implement monthly health and safety talks/training.
- Act as a Certified member and Co-Chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Manage the implementation and completion of Health and Safety related projects.
- All other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

**Training & Development**:

- Assist with the creation, organization, delivery, and implementation of all internal and external Health and Safety training & development programs.
- Schedule and/or conduct Health and Safety training with employees.
- Ensure required training to maintain certificates and licences is kept up to date in accordance with all government regulations and standards.

**Human Resources 25%**

**Recruitment**:

- Participate in the full cycle recruitment process, from new hire planning through to employee on-boarding.
- Create and maintain employee job descriptions.
- Create and maintain job postings on internal and external job sites.
- Manage temp employee agreements by maintaining positive relations with local employment agencies.

**Employee Relations**:

- Monitor and track employee attendance program.
- Support supervisory staff through coaching on employee matters.
- Be a visible leader to employees in all areas of the facility.
- Support the facilitation of open communication between management and employees.
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education from an accredited institution in Occupational Health and Safety or Human Resources
- 2-3 years Health and Safety program management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Actively pursuing or holds CRST or CRSP designation considered an asset.
- Certified JHSC Member - Considered an asset
- Previous experience driving Safety Groups and/or Safety Excellence Program considered an asset.

**SKILLS REQUIRED**:

- A self-starter attitude with the ability to take direction and work independently when required.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Work well in a collaborative and fast paced environment.
- Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations and legislation within an industrial establishment or construction.
- Ability to communicate concisely in a verbal and written format.
- Ability to communicate across various levels of the organization.
- Above average computer proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze and compare data.
- Public Speaking and/or Presentation skills.
- Knowledge of HR programs, policies, and employment standards legislation an asset.

**Personal Protective Equipment**:

- Gillies Lumber Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under Gillies Lumber Inc’ accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews._

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

**Salary**: From $55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Health and Safety: 2 years (preferred)
- Safety Group or Safety Excellence: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- WSIB JHSC Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person