Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Martinrea International Inc.; Ridgetown; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive supplier is seeking a Health and Safety Representative for a 14-month contract in Ridgetown, Ontario. The candidate will assist with Health and Safety compliance and improvements, conduct inspections, and handle training. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in Environmental Health and Safety and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Supplier discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Experience with hazard and ergonomic assessments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement all elements of the Health and Safety program.
• Coordinate and participate in workplace inspections.
• Conduct accident investigations and make improvement recommendations.
• Liaise with departments on proactive H&S initiatives.

Skills

Fluent in Microsoft Office

Excellent English Communication skills

Knowledge of best practices / Health and Safety Standards

Strong Coordination and organizational skills

Good presentation skills

Education

Post Secondary Education in Environmental Health and Safety

Human Resources

Kinesiology or Ergonomist Certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Introduction :

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by :

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary :

This position is for a 14 month contract. Assist with compliance, maintenance, and continual improvement to the Martinrea Health and Safety mandate as well as the Occupational Health & Safety Management System and applicable legal requirements

Knowledge and Skills (Education) :

Post Secondary Education in the following :

Environmental Health and Safety

Human Resources

Kinesiology or Ergonomist Certification

1-2 years experience

Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Excellent English Communication skills (oral and written)

Knowledge of best practices / ESA Standards / Health and Safety Standards

Good presentation skills / training

Strong Coordination and organizational skills

Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

Major Accountabilities :

Responsible for sharing in the promotion and implementation of all elements of the Martinrea Health and Safety program, including but not limited to policy creation / maintenance, program role out, training and communications as per Workwell standards

Employee Advisor for Health and Safety issues and concerns

Coordinates and participates in JHSC Workplace inspections and tracks action items

Coordinates and Co-chairs the JHSC meetings and follows up on action items to ensure completion

Conducts, with the appropriate individuals, accident investigations and makes recommendations for avoidance and improvements

Liaises with all departments to put forth proactive H&S initiatives

Advises management regarding Health and Safety legislation in relation to the workplace

Performs hazard and ergonomic assessments of workplace and provides feedback to Management

Coordinates Document Control for Health and Safety Systems

Assist employees with concerns and answer questions about the Martinrea Employee Environmental and Safety Policies.

Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Representative, responsible for reporting performance measurables and concerns to Sr. Management.

Assist with the orientations of permanent and temporary employees and ensure their introduction to Martinrea is a positive experience.

Ensure all system requirements are being met for tracking the company training; Update Employee / Department Training records.

Facilitate training as per the yearly training calendar.

Support and administer the ISO 14001 system

Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition

Abides by all Company policies.

Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation

Working Conditions :

50% Office environment, 50% Plant floor (PPE required)

Decision Making and Authority :

Recommendations :

Changes to HR processes, procedures, forms and polices & systems

Changes to Safety and EMS program

Responses to Accident Investigations or System Nonconformances

Improvements of communication to plant floor employees and Supervisors / Managers

Quantitative Measurements :

KPI metrics outlined by Operations Mgr. and HR Manager

Injuries, Lost time, Employee motivation, WC

Benefits :

Working in a great team environment.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.

Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.

Supplier discounts.

Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel with bringing in new skills sets and knowledge will allow potential applicants to become great assets to the company. We look forward to hearing from applicants and giving them the opportunity to become a part of our team!

Martinrea has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.