Director of Health and Safety

Belcan; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety solutions leader is seeking a Director of Health and Safety in Thunder Bay, ON. This crucial role focuses on leading the safety culture and ensuring compliance with Ontario's regulations. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree, extensive experience in industrial safety, and a proven track record of leading safety initiatives in a large manufacturing setting. Competitive salary based on experience, with additional benefits including comprehensive health coverage and a pension plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation plan

Defined benefit pension plan with CAAT

Annual bonus and relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial health and safety, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading safety programs and culture transformation at a large site (300+ employees).
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario safety legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mill health and safety strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, WSIB, and other standards.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Maintain proactive safety programs including risk assessments.
• Analyze safety performance data and recommend improvement strategies.

Skills

Occupational health and safety knowledge

Leadership

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, or a related field

Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent designation

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Director of Health and Safety

Location : Thunder Bay, ON

Area Code : 807

Postal Code : P7E 6S3

Salary range 120-140k - depending experience

Start Date : Right Away

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Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental vision care and medical benefits
• Vacation plan
• Defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.

Health and Safety Director is responsible for leading the continuous improvement of health and safety management system at an integrated pulp and paper mill. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements under Ontario"s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), while fostering a proactive safety culture that engages all levels of the workforce. The Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, prevent injury, and enhance overall mill performance related to employee safety and well-being.

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement mill health and safety strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Ensure full compliance with OHSA, WSIB, Ministry of Labour regulations, and other applicable standards.

Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.

Establish and maintain proactive safety programs including risk assessments, behavior-based safety, and near-miss reporting.

Build and maintain a culture of safety ownership through leadership visibility, training, coaching, and employee engagement.

Analyze safety performance data, identify trends, and recommend improvement strategies.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, HR, and environmental teams to integrate safety into all areas of the business.

Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership and external regulators as required.

Lead the site"s Emergency Response and Preparedness planning and training.

Develop and mentor a team of safety professionals to build internal capability and leadership.

Your Profile :

Bachelor"s degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, or a related field.

Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent designation preferred.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial health and safety, preferably in heavy manufacturing.

Proven experience leading safety programs and culture transformation at a large site (300+ employees).

Strong working knowledge of Ontario safety legislation and best practices.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen in a safety context.

Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.

High degree of initiative, problem-solving ability, and resilience under pressure.

Your Profile :

This is a salary position depending upon experience plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision care and medical benefits along with vacation and defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.