SHE Specialist

Job Description
- Health and Safety Specialist -

Location: DMCN Status: Salary, Non-exempt

Reports to: SHE Manager

Position Summary
The Health and Safety Specialist leads and supports associates across all departments in the investigation, prevention, and continuous reduction of workplace injuries. This role takes a proactive and data-driven approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. The position requires comprehensive analysis and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), injury data, and WSIB claim costs.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Investigate health and safety incidents/issues, prepare detailed reports, and lead the identification and implementation of effective corrective actions.

•    Maintain accurate and complete data collection for incidents, KPIs, modified work conditions, and trends.

•    Analyze and report on KPIs weekly and monthly, providing actionable insights to leadership.

•    Lead WSIB claims management, including cost analysis, appeals, and proactive claims mitigation strategies.

•    Champion DENSO ergonomic initiatives to identify and reduce ergonomic risks through assessments and corrective actions.

•    Lead the workplace inspection process, ensuring timely identification of hazards and closure of corrective actions.

•    Facilitate the Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) process for all injuries, including case management and continuous improvement strategies.

•    Identify training needs, develop cost-effective training plans, and implement verification methods to ensure compliance and competency.

•    Track and improve Health & Safety processes, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and corporate standards.

•    Lead compliance initiatives, including internal audits, gap assessments, and corrective action tracking.

•    Support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meeting facilitation and follow-up on recommendations.

•    Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, training, and plan reviews.

•    Promote a strong safety culture through communication, engagement, and recognition programs.

•    Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in cross-functional projects and corporate initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications

•    Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.

•    Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Health & Safety role.

•    Strong report writing and data analysis skills.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Certifications and Experience
The following certifications and experience will be considered strong assets:

•    Health & Safety specialist designations such as CRST, CRSP, or CSP

•    Certification or working knowledge of ISO Environmental Management) and ISO Occupational Health & Safety Management)

•    Certification in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) training

•    Demonstrated experience in ergonomic risk assessment and analysis
Required Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

•    Strong facilitation and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.

•    Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.

•    Ability to build positive and effective relationships with associates and stakeholders.

•    Commitment to continuous improvement and proactive risk management.

This job description reflects DENSO Manufacturing Canada, Inc.'s (DMCN) assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DMCN's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.