Health & Safety Specialist

2 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Eskimo Point Lumber Supply Full time

The Health & Safety Specialist is accountable for developing, leading and administering the Health and Safety program across EPLS’ multiple business units and locations in Nunavut and Manitoba. This involves developing policies, processes and procedures aligned with provincial/territory standards, ensuring safety-related training and compliance and supporting injury/accident prevention initiatives. Other duties include assisting with hazard identification, conducting audits and working with external agencies to support a safe environment for staff, contractors and customers. Travel to Nunavut on a quarterly basis will be required.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Promote a comprehensive and impactful safety culture through alignment and standardization of H&S practices across multiple sites in collaboration with operational leaders and staff
- Ensure policies, procedures and legal requirements are effectively implemented and followed
- Identify, coordinate and/or deliver safety training (WHMIS, PPE, fall protection, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, equipment-specific training, First Aid/CPR etc.)
- Maintain safety systems, SOPs, SDS sheets and training records/statistics
- Keep safety software/portals up-to-date with the latest information and coordinate communications on safety topics
- Lead and oversee workplace health & safety committees
- Proactively conduct comprehensive safety audits and assessments to help identify potential hazards in the workplace
- Lead emergency preparedness, hazard response and health surveillance programs
- Assist with safety orientation for all new hires and contractors
- Lead injury and incident investigations, work with leaders to review findings and develop corrective action plans
- Oversee workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work processes and health and safety investigations, including root cause analysis
- In collaboration with operational leaders and HR, facilitate return to work and/or modified duty programs
- Keep up to date with applicable H&S regulations/best practices and integrate changes into operations as required

**Qualifications**
- Post secondary degree or diploma in OHS or a related field; Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is an asset
- At least five years experience in a Health & Safety role
- Knowledge of trades, construction, heavy equipment or warehouse/retail operations is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement policies and programs that support safe workplaces
- Skilled in developing, delivering and evaluating impactful H&S training programs for diverse audiences
- Experience in planning, conducting and tracking H&S compliance audits and hazard assessments
- Ability to establish and leverage positive relationships with key stakeholders
- Strong computer skills, with experience in MS Office Suite
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure
- Strong business ethics and process orientation
- Ability to travel to Nunavut quarterly

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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