Health and Safety Specialist

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works in Thunder Bay is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to develop programs ensuring clients meet regulatory compliance. The role will manage certification, auditing, training and development processes for multiple clients on site.

You will lead health and safety policies, conduct site visits, coordinate training, and support incident investigations while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Health & Safety experience in an industrial setting is required.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, HR, Forestry, Kinesiology).
• Joint Health & Safety Committee certification is required.
• Ability to support multiple clients concurrently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HS Management System databases is an asset.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Health & Safety policies and programs.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections.
• Coordinate and deliver employee training, including orientation and regulatory updates.
• Create and execute Continuous Improvement plans for clients.
• Support disability claims management and Early Return to Work programs.
• Participate in inspections, audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist in hazard identifications and incident investigations.
• Support certification programs and health & safety initiatives.
• Schedule and track all training activities and records.
• Support client health and safety committees with documentation.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Health and Safety Specialist

Job Category: Northern Peak HR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Thunder Bay
Pay Range: CA$70000.00 – CA$85000.00

Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Owner/ Lead Consultant, the Health & Safety Specialist will develop programming to ensure clients maintain regulatory compliance and will provide support on all Health & Safety initiatives. The Health & Safety Specialist will lead the systems management of certification, auditing, training and development processes.

Position Details:

• Location: Thunder Bay
• Salary: CA$70, 000.00 – CA$85, 000.00 per year

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide guidance on all Health & Safety policies and programs.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training, including new hire orientation and Health Safety regulations.
• Create and implement Health & Safety Continuous Improvement plans for clients.
• Support disability claims management and Early Return to Work programs.
• Participate in and support inspection and audit processes ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Participate in and support the hazard identification process and incident investigations.
• Support any health & safety initiatives or certification programs.
• Plan, schedule and maintain records of all training programs and initiatives.
• Support client health and safety committees (i.e. meeting minutes, inspection documentation, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of Health & Safety experience, ideally in an industrial setting (forestry, mining, manufacturing, etc.).
• Completed post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant or related field (i.e. Business, Human Resources, Forestry, Kinesiology, Occupational and Public Health).
• Joint Health & Safety Committee certification.
• Ability to support multiple clients at the same time
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with an HS Management System databases an asset.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, self starter, initiative required to act under minimal supervision.
• Strong planning skills and highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Regular work attendance is imperative and the ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle may be required at times.