Health and Safety Coordinator - Brantford

Randstad Canada; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching by employer

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator in Brantford, Ontario to support development, implementation and maintenance of the Health & Safety program. The role involves designing procedures, coordinating training, supporting claims management, investigations and workplace inspections.

You will work with management to establish return-to-work plans, perform hazard assessments and advise on corrective actions to reduce exposure while ensuring compliance with the Occupational

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-Secondary education in Health and Safety or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and audit health and safety programs/policies initiatives.
• Manage, lead investigations, recommend corrective measures in workplace accidents/incidents.
• Audit all health and safety programs, ensuring they are up to date and compliant.
• Work alongside management in developing return to work plans and related accommodations for disability management.
• Perform hazard/risk assessments and make recommendations to reduce exposure.
• Interpret and provide advice to management, supervisors and associates on all health and safety matters.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Post-Secondary education in Health and Safety

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Job description

The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance the Health & Safety program. This includes (but is not limited) assisting in the development of safe work procedures, training, assisting in claims management, investigations, workplace inspections and training coordination.

Advantages

• 60,000 - 70,000 annually
• Health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching by the employer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and audit all health and safety programs/policies initiatives.
• Manage, lead investigations, recommend corrective measures in workplace accidents/incidents
• Audit all health and safety programs, ensuring they are up to date and compliant
• Work alongside management in developing return to work plans and related accommodations for disability management.
• Perform hazard/risk assessments and make recommendations to reduce exposure.
• Interpret and provide advice to management, supervisors and associates on all health and safety matters

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role, within a manufacturing environment, preferably within a unionized work environment.
• Post-Secondary education in Health and Safety or equivalent experience;
• In-depth knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.