Health and Safety (H&S) Advisor

American Iron & Metal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Iron & Metal, a leader in the metal recycling industry, seeks an OHS Advisor in Ottawa. The role involves ensuring workplace safety, conducting inspections, and advising on H&S programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in H&S, be bilingual, and possess excellent analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive annual base salary

Vacation and benefits

RRSP matching program

Tools and support for career success

Dynamic and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec’s occupational H&S laws.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and overseeing workplace safety activities.
• Performing workplace inspections and risk analysis.
• Conducting training sessions and monitoring compliance.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Excellent written and oral communication

Planning and organization

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

College H&S diploma or university certifications

Job 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

Reporting to the OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) Manager for the province of Quebec and working closely with the company’s managers, the OHS Advisor is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing activities related to the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses for the sites under their care (including the Ottawa region, Abitibi, and several other locations in the province of Quebec).

Responsibilities :

• Supporting the continual development of the H&S culture with all managers / employees
• Advising, collaborating,and supportingmanagers 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.
• Performingoccupational risk analysis and proposes preventive measures.
• Conducting investigations and analyzes work related accidents with managers.
• Supporting and auditing the adequacy and effectiveness of preventive measures
• Participatingand collaboratingwith regulatory and third parties for inspections or investigations, fire services, etc.)
• Responding to employees and internal / external customers’ occupational health and safety information requests
• Planningand performinginternal trainings sessions and monitor completion of mandatory H&S trainings.
• Tracking and reporting on various H&S metrics and key indicators
• Conducting andassisting with orientation sessions for new hires and participate in on-boarding 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.
• 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

What we offer :

• 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 environmentthat is also a lot of fun!