Health and Safety Specialist

**Job Summary Statement**:
The Health & Safety Specialist is the point of contact for Brimich employees health and safety related inquiries. The H&S Specialist is responsible for administering all facets of the heath & safety policies and procedures with regards to employees, contractors, customers and visitors to Brimich warehouses. The H&S Specialist will be responsible for completing accident/ injury and safety metric reports, conducting safety inspections, promoting accident/injury prevention through observation and training. The H&S Specialist works closely with the Operations Managers and team to provide guidance on Health and Safety to ensure the overall safety of all employees.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**:

- Maintain, update and facilitates training sessions for all employees with regards to Health and Safety including safe work practices, use of PPE and machine safety hazards, etc
- Complete, update, and distribute Health & Safety related documentation.
- Champion the Joint Health and Safety committee and safety culture and lead safety meetings.
- Conducts accident/injury investigations, risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses and completes safety reports.
- Conducts SAFE observations and identifies unsafe behavior and conditions and collaborates with Safety and Operations to correct.
- Assist and promote retraining from accident or injury.
- Interpret safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all related legislative requirements.
- Knowledge of proper use of all Material Handling equipment used on site.
- Assist training team in ensuring employee (hourly and management) training material meets all safety requirements.
- Review all current and future work processes for potential safety hazards and risk concerns and provide alternative solutions.

**Job Specifications - Skills and Competencies**:

- Must possess effective oral and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well within a team environment and independently.
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety related legislation, provincial and other regulatory authorities.
- First Aid and CPR Training.
- Excellent organizational skills and be a self-starter.
- Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
- Great attention to detail and high accuracy with data entry.
- Experience with safety best practices.
- Strong leadership, presentation and facilitation skills.
- A positive and proactive approach towards solving problems and meeting challenges.

**Education & Training Requirements**:

- A minimum 3 years of experience in a Health and Safety role or related experience is required.
- Post-Secondary education in related field is preferred.

**Brimich Logistics is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 519-752-5783 Ext 614 or 621**

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

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Etobicoke, ON M9W 4X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- We have two shifts available: Wednesday-Saturday and Sunday-Wednesday, both from 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM. Which shift would you prefer?

Work Location: In person