Health and Safety Advisor

Scrapmetal; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vacation

RRSP matching

Career development support

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) seeks a Health and Safety Advisor to oversee prevention of workplace accidents across sites, based at Hamilton, ON. You will plan, organize, and implement safety programs and collaborate with site managers to sustain a strong H&S culture.

Qualifications include a H&S certificate and 2–3 years’ experience, with thorough knowledge of Ontario laws. The role involves inspections, training, and KPI tracking, with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• College or university certificate in H&S or related course.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario H&S laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to think outside the box.
• Excellent planning, organization and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the H&S culture with managers and employees.
• Advise and support managers on related strategic H&S initiatives, programs, procedures and tools.
• Perform regular inspections of workplace and work practices to ensure safety rules and regulatory requirements are respected.
• Perform occupational risk analyses and propose preventive measures.
• Conduct investigations and analysis of work-related accidents with managers.
• Support and audit the adequacy and effectiveness of preventive measures.
• Collaborate with regulatory and third parties for inspections or investigations.
• Respond to health and safety information requests from employees and internal/external customers.
• Plan and perform internal and external trainings and monitor completion of mandatory H&S trainings.
• Track and report on H&S metrics and indicators.
• Participate in onboarding for new hires and rollout of programs as required.
• Travel minimally to support vacations and new site rollouts.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Autonomous

Education

H&S certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 75,000 - CAD 85,000 - yearly

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence!

Job Description

The Health and Safety Advisor will work out of our site in Hamilton, ON and will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing activities related to the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational health and safety for the sites under their scope.

What you're responsible for:

• Supporting the continual development of the H&S culture with all managers andemployees.
• Advising, collaborating,and supportingmanagers regarding related strategical H&S initiatives, programs, procedures, and tools.
• Performing regular inspections of workplace and work practices to ensure that safety rules and regulatory requirements are respected.
• Performingoccupational risk analysis and proposes preventive measures.
• Conducting investigations and analyzes work related accidents with managers.
• Supporting and auditing the adequacy and effectiveness of preventive measures.
• Participatingand collaboratingwith regulatory and third parties for inspections or investigations, fire services, etc.).
• Responding to employees and internal / external customers’ occupational health and safety information requests.
• Planningand performinginternal and external training sessions and monitor completion of mandatory H&S trainings.
• Tracking and reporting on various H&S metrics and key indicators.
• Conducting andassisting with orientation sessions for new hires and participate in on-boarding activities as required.
• Supporting the rollout of corporate/H&S programs, policies, and other initiatives.
• Advising site Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Performing other related tasks related to H&S duties, as assigned.
• Minimally traveling to support vacations and the roll out of new sites as needed.

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have a college or university certificate in H&S or related course
• You have 2-3 years of experience in a similar position
• You have strong knowledge of Ontario’s laws and regulations pertaining to occupational H&S
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think outside the box
• You have excellent planning, organization, and adaptation skills
• You have strong attention to detail
• You are able to maintain multiple files concurrently
• You are autonomous, takeinitiative, and have a developed customer approach
• You are experienced in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• You are ableto prioritize and handle multiple tasks in high-pressure situations
• You maintain discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy in everything you do
• You hold a valid G driver's license.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000to $85,000; however, compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications
• AIM Tuition Assistance Program, up to $8,500 per year for eligible dependents!
• Vacation, benefits, and RRSP matching program
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environmentthat is also a lot of fun!

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