Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Specialist

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestlé Canada Inc

Job title: Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Specialist

Location: 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6

In-person

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good.

We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees

Position Summary

We are looking for an Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Specialist based at our Sterling Rd factory reporting into the Safety, Health and Environment Manager. This role will be responsible for

A day in the life of an Occupational Health & Wellness Specialist

This role will be responsible for the on-going development and enhancement of the factory's Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness program. This involves providing technical support, training, implementation, maintenance of the programs, and development of occupational health and wellness program to support the elimination of workplace injuries and illnesses.

You will also:

• Lead and Coordinate ergonomics assessment, audiometric testing, respirator fit testing and other industrial hygiene programs.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly JHSC inspections and meetings.
• Support in the investigation of work-related accidents and the closure of safety tags created from unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate new hire training for the shopfloor employees.
• Lead and coordinate the modified work and rehabilitation programs.
• Participate in job evaluations, and support in completing physical demands assessment when required.
• Support in administering first aid and investigation of work-related incidents.
• Participation in daily operational review meetings on the production floor, promotes safety objectives and goals, and fosters good relationships to gain commitment from all employees.
• Manage Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Case Management, health-related absences, and the early return to work program.
• Assist in administering first aid and facilitate return to work plan.
• Organize and implement health and wellness initiatives to promote employee well-being.
• Provide support to the SHE team in various administrative tasks.

What will make you successful?

• Post-secondary education in occupational health & safety.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, good initiative skills, interpersonal abilities, and effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in a unionized work environment.
• To add skills on boldness and courageous conversations and also fast paced environment.
• Capacity to work efficiently with minimal supervision, while thriving in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and can work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application
• Flexible to work on different shifts as required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• At least 2 years experience in a safety, health and wellness field.
• Good to have Working knowledge of pertinent legislation (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Canada Labour Code)

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting career you've always wanted.

What you need to know

If you believe you have the profile we are looking for, please contact your line Manager before submitting your application and ensure this role is part of your PDP. Please make sure to apply with your Nestlé account, we will be considering applicants as they apply, so don't delay in submitting your application. Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.