Health and Safety Specialist

Home Hardware; St. Jacobs; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan with company match

Group RRSP

Store discount in St. Jacobs

Insurance discounts

Vacation time

Personal and sick time

Venngo WorkPerks

Job summary

Home Hardware in St. Jacobs, Ontario, is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to ensure a safe workplace and drive proactive safety programs.

You will support incident investigations, inspections, training, and emergency response leadership, aligning with Ontario regulations. The role requires 3–5 years of H&S experience and a CRST certification; a strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Health and Safety with 3–5 years of hands-on experience.
• CRST or equivalent; Internal Auditor certification is an asset.
• Ability to interpret health and safety legislation.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial contact for Team Member Health and Safety concerns at St. Jacobs DSC.
• Review incidents and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform or coordinate health and safety inspections and annual drills.
• Lead Emergency Response Team with training and communication.
• Design and deliver Health and Safety training including Office Orientation.
• Maintain First Aid equipment and ensure availability of First Aiders.
• Stay updated on Health and Safety research related to the DSC.
• Act as backup contact for emergency situations.
• Facilitate HSMS projects as assigned by the Manager, Corporate Health and Safety.

Skills

CRST

Internal Auditor

Legislation interpretation

Detail-oriented

Time management

Multi-tasking

Ontario legislation

Root cause analysis

Communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Emergency response readiness

Education

Health and Safety diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Welcome Home!

Drive Safety. Inspire Change.

As the Health and Safety Specialist, you will play a pivotal role of ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for all Team Members. You will support and drive health and safety programs and processes that address incidents, work towards reducing incidents and enable preventative behaviours within the workforce. Led by the Manager, Corporate Health and Safety, this position will best suit a proactive and solutions-driven professional with a genuine passion for building a workplace where safety is lived every day.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here's how:

• Provide initial contact for Team Member Health and Safety concerns within the St. Jacobs Dealer Support Centre (DSC) and related Centres, determine response, and address concerns accordingly.
• Review incidents and provide support to Leaders in the Incident Investigation Process. Support effective root cause analysis and identify subsequent corrective actions required to prevent the incident from recurring.
• Perform or coordinate various health and safety inspections as required by legislation, including annual drills.
• Provide leadership to the Emergency Response Team through ensuring appropriate numbers, facilitating training and communication to leaders and crews.
• Design and deliver Health and Safety related training, including conducting Office Orientation (Compliance Safety).
• Ensure all First Aid equipment is properly maintained and in compliance with regulations. Ensure that First Aid is a priority in the event of an injury by maintaining effective levels of First Aiders, as well as supporting procedures.
• Stay up to date on latest Health and Safety research and developments, as it relates to the DSC.
• Act as a backup contact for emergency situations.
• Facilitate HSMS projects and related duties as assigned by the Manager, Corporate Health and Safety.

We're looking for:

• A college diploma in Health and Safety or similar, alongside 3-5 years of hands-on experience driving health and safety within the workplace.
• A Canadian Registered Safety Technologist (CRST) or equivalent is required. An Internal Auditor certification is an asset.
• Ability to interpret legislation.
• Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health & Safety legislation and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated team player who can also work independently.
• Comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to respond 24/7 to emergency situations as needed.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $57,600 - $75,600; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Jacobs.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications and assessing qualifications. These tools support efficiency and consistency throughout the recruitment process, but they do not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by recruiters and/or hiring managers. For more information about our use of AI and how we handle candidate information, please refer to the New Applicant Privacy Notice.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

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