Health and Safety Advisor

American Iron & Metal; Lévis; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Iron & Metal is looking for a Health and OHS Advisor in Lévis, responsible for promoting an occupational health and safety culture across sites. The role involves planning, conducting inspections, providing OHS guidance, and implementing safety measures to ensure a secure workplace, involving collaboration with management and regular site visits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group insurance

RRSP program

Company events

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
• Valid driver's license and availability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and overseeing activities related to accident prevention.
• Collaboration in OHS program development and implementation.
• Conducting workplace inspections and implementing corrective measures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Planning

Technical skills

Initiative

Customer-focused approach

Education

College diploma or university certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The American Iron and Metal Company (AIM) is a globally recognized leader in the metal recycling industry, with over 125 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our clients.

Join the AIM team, a growing group that has successfully evolved into a multifaceted company over the years. Our business divisions include metal recycling, construction waste recycling, welding assembly manufacturing, demolition and dismantling, and car recycling. We take pride in doing good things for the environment, helping to create a greener, more sustainable future for everyone.

It's simple, we do it well. We aim for excellence.

What we offer!

• A competitive salary + additional benefits;
• Group insurance & RRSP program;
• Company events organized throughout the year;
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment – work on important and meaningful projects while having

Job Description

Reporting to the OHS team and working closely with the company's managers, the Health and OHS Advisor is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing activities related to accident and occupational disease prevention for the assigned sites.

• Acts as a change agent for the development of an OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) culture among all managers / employees for all assigned sites;
• Advises and supports managers with respect to their various OHS-related matters;
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of various OHS programs, policies, procedures, and tools;
• Conducts regular workplace inspections as well as inspections of work methods to ensure that safety rules are being followed;
• Carries out occupational risk analyses and proposes preventive measures;
• Leads investigations and analyses of workplace accidents jointly with managers, and ensures the implementation of necessary corrective and preventive measures;

Qualifications

• College diploma or university certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at a minimum;
• A minimum of 3to 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety;
• Possess excellent communication and teaching skills;
• Possess excellent planning, organizational, and adaptability skills;
• Possess technical skills acquired in an industrial manufacturing environment;
• Demonstrate thoroughness and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Show initiative, autonomy, and a strong customer-focused approach;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Hold a valid driver's license and be available to travel between the company’s various sites

The position is located in Lévis to cover the assigned territory, which includes the Quebec region and Eastern Quebec.

Additional Information

The American Iron & Metal Company and its subsidiaries offer equal employment opportunities to all. The masculine form is used solely for the purpose of simplifying the text. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.