Corporate Health

The
**CORPORATE HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER** reports directly to the General Manager and will split their week approximately 50% at Cathcart location and 50% at Brantford location. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety plans, enforcing policies, assessing risk and ensuring compliance with all applicable global, regional and local regulations.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITES**
- Implement and ensure adherence to the Health and Safety program and the ISO 45001:2018 Standard
- Conduct training, investigate incidents and provide recommendations for improvement to ensure continual safety of others; ability to identify, investigate, problem solve a resolution and then document communicated hazards and health & safety concerns, effectively
- Must communicate and collaborate with all levels of personnel, in order to maintain the integrity of the Health & Safety program
- Maintain health & safety best practices according to MOL & WSIB regulated standards
- Co-chair the Joint Health & Safety Committee and coordinate all associated activities
- Uphold the position of Certified Member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee
- Ensure the JHSC workplace inspections and meeting minutes are documented, distributed and posted
- Participate in monthly workplace inspections; fire alarm testing/evacuation procedures to ensure they are done efficiently and effectively in coordination with Maintenance
- Analyze and summarize health & safety data into monthly KPI’s for visualization in Asachi meetings and presentation during management meetings
- Develop and/or maintain current policies that are required by the company, MOL or government requirements
- Maintain employee’s safety certifications and schedule appropriate training for employees while working with Plant Manager and Leadhand to ensure timing for the following: First Aid /CPR training, WHMIS, Lift Truck, Fall Arrest, etc.
- Conduct the Health & Safety portion of Orientation training
- Conduct the Health & Safety portion of on-the-job training for new employees and employees changing positions
- Disability management - all sickness/illness and WSIB claims; develop and monitor all return to work plans; and communicate medical requirements/documentation with employees until employee returns to work in collaboration with Human Resources Manager
- Perform job task analysis and ergonomic studies
- Conduct hygiene tests, sound level monitoring, and heat measurements as required
- Participate in the creation of standard work to ensure hazard awareness is incorporated
- Represent the company contact for any Ministry of Labour visits/inspections
- In conjunction with senior management, review the effectiveness of the health & safety program on an annual basis, and revise as required
- Participate in continuous improvement/kaizen initiatives; 5S program by promoting work station cleanliness/organization etc.; training events with outside local groups
- Encourage safe work practices in accordance to company Health and Safety policies and the OH&S Act.
- Ability to think outside the box to ensure effective problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to provide clear communication, guide and coach team members with strong influencing skills
- Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION**:

- Completion of post-secondary in Health & Safety Management, or a minimum of 5 years previous experience in a Health & Safety Leadership role
- Experience with the Ministry of Labour, as well as WSIB reporting and claims management
- Certified Member of the Joint Health& Safety Committee
- JH&SC Basic Certification training
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to impact, lead, motivate and influence team members with a passion for safety
- Strong sense of urgency who works well under pressure and reacts to stressful situations with professionalism

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check
- Proof of Secondary School Diploma
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety rules and be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- ** A valid driver’s license is required, as this position will require you be split your week between 2 locations; Cathcart ON and Brantford ON.**

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- 3-month probationary period
- Benefit package offered after 3 months of successful service
- Excellent competitive wages
- Clothing Allowance
- RSP matching program

**About David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd.**: