Health and Safety Coordinator

STRIVE Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the industrial and manufacturing sector is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator in Hamilton. This role involves fostering a culture of safety, leading audits, conducting training sessions, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Suitable candidates will have strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations and over 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Dental, extended health, and vision care benefits

RRSP matching once hired on

Strong team culture and supportive environment

Opportunity to contribute to process improvements

Stable company with long-term growth potential

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices (OSHA, WHMIS).
• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and workplace safety initiatives.
• Update company H&S programs and policies.
• Facilitate JHSC meetings and ensure effective functioning.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Investigative Skills

Education

Certified JHSC Part 1 & 2

Valid First Aid certification

Additional safety certifications (e.g., Forklift, Working at Heights, LOTO)

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a well-established company in the industrial and manufacturing sector, is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional with strong knowledge of workplace safety programs and compliance standards.

In this role, youll play a key part in fostering a culture of safety across the organization. You will lead audits, training, and workplace safety initiatives while ensuring alignment with all regulatory requirements.

ADVANTAGES

• Great starting pay rate of $27 to 32 an hour
• Day shift : 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM or 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM (Monday to Friday)
• Full-time position
• Dental, extended health, and vision care benefits
• RRSP matching once hired on
• Strong team culture and supportive environment
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements
• Stable company with long-term growth potential

RESPONSIBILITES

• Part of the JHSC committee as a certified management representative.
• Facilitate meetings, track data, and ensure the committee's effective functioning
• Auditing / Updating the current company H&S program.
• Updating policies and procedures as required
• Updating training materials related to workplace safety
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace and work with other JHSC members to develop strategies to mitigate risks
• Assist worker reps with inspecting the workplace
• Safety inspections, training sessions, investigations, and other relevant information
• Coordinate with other branches' H&S representatives and support / assist when required.
• Possible to include travel to other branches occasionally.
• Perform shop & field work audits

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience in a Health & Safety role
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices (OSHA, WHMIS, etc.)
• Certified JHSC Part 1 & 2
• Safety Awareness in 4 or 5 Steps training
• Additional safety certifications are an asset (e.g., Forklift, Working at Heights, LOTO)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and investigative skills
• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments
• Valid First Aid certification is an asset
• Valid Drivers License preferred

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Health And Safety Coordinator • Hamilton, ON, Canada