Health and Safety (H&S) Advisor

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal recycling seeks a Health and Safety Advisor to support their operations in the Ottawa region. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting workplace inspections, and fostering a safety-focused culture among employees. Candidates must be bilingual and possess relevant experience, offering a dynamic work environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive annual base salary

Vacation and benefits

RRSP matching program

Professional development support

Dynamic and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar position.
• Bilingual in French and English is required.
• Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec’s occupational H&S laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of the H&S culture with managers/employees.
• Conducting investigations and analyzing work-related accidents.
• Performing regular inspections of workplaces to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organization

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

College H&S diploma or university certification

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 proposes preventive measures.
• Conducting investigations and analyzes 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 trainings sessions and monitor 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 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.
• 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

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 environment that is also a lot of fun!