National Health

Hansen's Group of Companies is a proud Canadian company with over 45 years in the business of Automotive Transportation, Warehousing, and Facility Management. We are currently hiring for a National Health & Safety Specialist to join our team based at Head Office in Scarborough, Ontario.

Hansen's is committed to creating and maitaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to an accessible interview site, ASL interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment process please let us know. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including indigenous peoples, women, members of racialized groups, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview shall be contacted.

Excellent benefits package available to Full Time employee's after completing probationary period and opportunity for advancement. Join us

• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability)
• Company matched RRSP
• Wellness Program
• Profit Share Program
• Employee Quarterly 50/50 Charity & Lottery
• 5 Paid Personal Day
• Salary: $70 - $85K

The National Health and Safety Specialist, reporting to the Group Director, Human Resources for Canada and USA. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Canadian Federal Health & Safety legislation under the Canada Labor Code Part II, Provincial Occupational Health & Safety Acts, and Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA). The position with execute health and safety programs that promote a culture of safety, to reduce risks, and ensure regulatory compliance through an effective level of work ethics, professionalism, and commitment.

Key Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Results Driven
• Teamwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track HGC employee workplace injuries/accidents using PHS, maintain user database and resolve PHS services issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely Workplace Injury Logs and validate prior to release of Monthly Injury Reporting.
• Case manage employee incidents/accidents for WCB / WSIB / CNESST and US workplace injury claims Reporting and Return to Work Programs.
• Reconcile Lost Time/Leave related to workplace or personal injuries for accurate time tracking and report on gaps to payroll.
• Manage the Canada National JHSC Training Program, initiate training as required with OSG.
• Source and provide updated OSHA Acts/Regulations to all locations annually.
• Prepare and analyze employee data reports and submit Annual Compliance Reporting (Federal Employer's Annual Hazardous Occurrence Report (EAHOR) and Employer's Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report (EAHVOR).
• Provide various multi-source reports (Truck Right, Citation) required for compliance maintenance with ISN-CA and ISN-USA (Compliance Training, Analysis, Vendor requests, etc.)
• Prepares the Annual OSHA Form 300, 300A and 301 for filing and distributes to HAI for posting.
• Collaborate with Operations to develop new Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) or Training resources for Operations and provide technical guidance as required.
• Conduct workplace Harassment & Violence investigations (Physical & Psychological), prepare comprehensive Investigation Report for review and recommendations.
• Implement Corrective Actions and follow up on resolutions to update and close Investigations.
• Conduct monthly Head Office Health & Safety Inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor Health & Safety legislation, update to policies and procedures, SOP's within the Health & Safety Management Program to ensure adherence to 3 year compliance.
• Communicate H&S activities/initiatives and provide guidance to HGC leadership team on H&S changes.
• Track Safety Meetings in PHS and use for external reporting.
• Conduct virtual and onsite Audit of H&S Notice Boards and locations annually and share findings for corrective actions.
• Participate in random JHSC meetings in person or virtually, share observations and recommendations with the local committee on management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other relevant applications.
• Ability to create quality documentation and communications.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage employee data, identify gaps and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to abide by Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Confidentiality and maintain privacy of employee information.

Education and Experience:

• University or College degree/diploma or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field.
• Safety Certification Training.
• Minimum 5 years recent of relevant experience in Health & Safety leadership, preferably in the transportation & logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part II, Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, Minnesota OSHA and U.S. OSHA standards.
• Certified safety professional designation preferred (e.g., CRSP, CHSC, CSP, or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating safety training across multiple locations.

Work Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel (10%) to company locations.