Health and Safety (H&S) Advisor

American Iron and Metal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal recycling industry seeks a Health and Safety Advisor based in Ottawa. The role requires coordinating H&S activities across various sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture among employees. A dynamic and supportive environment awaits the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

RRSP matching program

Tools and support for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a similar position.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec's occupational H&S laws.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor H&S activities.
• Advise and collaborate with managers on H&S initiatives.
• Conduct investigations and analyze work-related accidents.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Planning and organization

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

College-related H&S diploma or university certifications

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence

Job Description

Based in the Ottawa region, the Health and Safety (H&S) Advisor will take direction from the Ontario Health and Safety Regional Manager and support AIM's Recycling and Kenny U-Pull facilities located in Ottawa & Gatineau Region, Cornwall, Pembroke, and Abitibi-Temiscamingue. Working in close collaboration with the Ontario H&S team as well as Site Managers of support areas, the incumbent will be responsible to plan, organize, coordinate, monitor and review H&S activities pertaining to incidents, Safe Return to Work, Occupational Disease prevention for the support sites, as well as advise the health and safety committees.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the continual development of the H&S culture with all managers / employees
• Advising, collaborating, and supporting managers regarding related strategical H&S initiatives, programs, procedures, and tools.
• Performing regular inspections of workplace and work practices to ensure that safety rules and regulatory requirements are respected.
• Performing occupational risk analysis and proposing preventive measures.
• Conducting investigations and analyzing work-related accidents with managers.
• Supporting and auditing the adequacy and effectiveness of preventive measures.
• Participating and collaborating with regulatory and third parties for inspections or investigations, fire services, etc.)
• Responding to employees and internal / external customers’ occupational health and safety information requests
• Planning and performing internal training sessions and monitoring completion of mandatory H&S trainings.
• Tracking and reporting on various H&S metrics and key indicators
• Conducting and assisting with orientation sessions for new hires and participating in onboarding activities as required.
• Supporting the rollout of corporate/H&S programs, policies, and other initiatives.
• Advising site Health and Safety Committee.
• Performing other related tasks related to H&S duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of college-related H&S diploma or university certifications
• Five years of experience in a similar position
• Bilingual in French and English is required
• Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec’s laws and regulations pertaining to occupational H&S
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Has excellent planning, organization, and adaptation skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail is an absolute must.
• Possess technical skills acquired in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate rigor, ability to maintain multiple files concurrently.
• Has initiative, autonomy and a developed customer approach.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) proficiency.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in high-pressure situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think outside the box.
• Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy in everything you do.
• Hold a valid driver's license.

Additional Information:

• Full-time, permanent position
• A competitive annual base salary, vacation, benefits, and a RRSP matching program.
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development.
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!