Head of Health & Safety — Culture & Compliance Leader

Lynn Rodens; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Director. The role involves overseeing the health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with Ontario regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a minimum of 10 years' experience in health and safety, and strong leadership skills. This position is essential for driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing overall mill performance related to employee safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial health and safety.
• Proven experience leading safety programs in large sites with 300+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and related regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• Establish proactive safety programs including risk assessments.
• Analyze safety performance data and recommend improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field

Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Director. The role involves overseeing the health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with Ontario regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a minimum of 10 years' experience in health and safety, and strong leadership skills. This position is essential for driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing overall mill performance related to employee safety.