Ergonomist

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving workplace health and safety. As an Ergonomist, you will engage with clients to assess and mitigate ergonomic risks, utilizing advanced tools and methodologies. This role offers opportunities for personal development, teamwork, and community involvement, all within a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation. If you're passionate about ergonomics and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

HSA and FSA Accounts

Retirement Plan with 50% company match

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)

Company Holidays

Profit Sharing

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in industrial ergonomics or a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic risk analyses on jobs and production lines.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and produce detailed reports.
• Provide ergonomic support in assembly plants.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Business Communication

Ergonomic Assessments

Digital Human Modeling

NIOSH Lifting Equations

Motion Capture Technologies

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology

Industrial Engineering

Human Factors

Occupational Biomechanics

Ergonomics

Tools

Teamcenter

Process Simulate

Jack

Job description

When you join the Sandalwood team, you'll become part of an engaging and inclusive group dedicated to helping our customers identify, assess, and reduce work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health.

In your daily activities, you'll work with multiple customers as a consultant and trusted partner in Sandalwood's areas of expertise: Injury Prevention, Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration. You'll help customers innovate, solve current challenges, and leverage Sandalwood's deep subject matter expertise.

You will have opportunities for personal development through programs designed to guide you. If you feel underrecognized, our peer-to-peer appreciation and feedback software offers a platform to acknowledge and be acknowledged by your coworkers.

You are encouraged to participate in Sandalwood's various extracurricular activities, including:

• An innovative health, safety, and wellness program
• An internal innovation forum for developing initiatives
• The all-team meeting and staff day planning committee to foster team dynamics and collaboration
• Participating in campus and virtual recruiting
• The social committee organizing team get-togethers
• The marketing committee supporting planning and collaboration
• The mentorship program connecting mentors and mentees
• Community involvement aligned with our values and community needs

Sandalwood values its people highly. Learn more about our focus on our team on our YouTube Channel, Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics.

We are currently seeking an Experienced Ergonomist to join our growing team of engineering and ergonomics professionals. The role details are as follows:

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

• A professional appearance and manner, outgoing personality, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and competent customer-facing representation
• Experience in business communication, including formal presentations, reports, and professional documents
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and collaborate effectively
• Knowledge of NIOSH lifting equations, Liberty Mutual Tables, ACGIH TLV, RULA, REBA, Digital Human Modeling, and Motion Capture Technologies

Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical demands and ergonomic risk analyses on jobs, production lines, or entire plants
• Perform ergonomic assessments using standard tools and/or Digital Human Modeling software, and produce detailed reports
• Provide ergonomic support in assembly plants to identify and mitigate risks
• Perform virtual ergonomic assessments using software like Teamcenter, Process Simulate, and Jack, with recommendations for improvements
• Develop ergonomic standards through literature review, research, and analysis

Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. in Kinesiology, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Occupational Biomechanics, Ergonomics, or related fields
• 1-2 years of experience in industrial ergonomics or a strong desire to learn and grow
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work at various locations within the region
• Legal authorization to work in Canada; verification required at hire

Additional Information:

• Certification such as AEP, AE, or CPE is an asset
• Work environment includes office and manufacturing plant settings
• May require outside-of-hours work for project support

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations during the application process in the U.S., call 1-734-744-9705.

Benefits include:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• HSA and FSA Accounts
• Retirement Plan with 50% company match
• Disability and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Paid Time Off (2-5 weeks)
• Company Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits