Health and Safety Coordinator

Saint Gobain Cristaleria, SL; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Health and Safety Specialist to enhance workplace safety standards. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for monitoring safety programs, conducting training, and ensuring adherence to regulations. You will collaborate with employees and management to foster a culture of safety and compliance, while also developing policies and programs that align with best practices. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on employee well-being and organizational safety culture. Join a company that values trust, empowerment, and collaboration, and be part of a team that is committed to creating a safer environment for all.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety training, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety programs and policies.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety Knowledge

Risk Analysis

Safety Training

Coaching and Mentoring

Policy Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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.