Health and Safety Coordinator

Saint-Gobain North America; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prides itself on innovation and sustainability! This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in occupational health and safety within a recognized leader in the building materials industry. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting training, and developing safety programs that protect employees and enhance workplace safety. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about safety and want to be part of a team that makes a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in occupational health and safety, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of OHSA and workers' compensation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to safety programs and conduct safety training.
• Assist in developing safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk and hazard analysis and suggest improvements.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety Knowledge

Risk Analysis

Safety Training

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bailey, a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.

Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America and Canada. Join us at Bailey and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

Bailey Metals, founded in 1950, is a leading Canadian company with manufacturing locations across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. We produce roll-formed products and provide steel slitting services for construction. We value innovation, customer satisfaction, and our associates' growth.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Assist in conducting risk analysis, hazard analysis, and physical demand analysis.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to safety programs by employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Assist in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs.
• Conduct safety training/talks, safety observations, inspections, investigations, and audits, and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in developing policies, processes, programs, standards, and safe work practices and updating manuals, and training materials.
• Coach and mentor employees on safety practices.
• Plan, organize, and conduct safety training for managers, supervisors, employees, and contractors as required.
• Research occupational health and safety information, compare current practices, and suggest the best practices for implementation.
• Track all corrective and preventive actions and ensure that they are completed promptly.
• Assist in meeting the requirements of the COR/ISO 45001/WSIB excellence program.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 3-5 years of experience in occupational health and safety in an industrial establishment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the OHSA and some understanding of workers' compensation legislation.
• Safety designations such as CRSP or CHSC are considered an asset.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Frequent travel between the branches is required.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits in Joining Us

Why Work With Us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.