HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR

La Vie en Rose Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La Vie en Rose Inc. is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the company’s safety program across Canada.

You will drive accident prevention, claims management, incident investigations, and return-to-work processes while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Key duties include advising managers and employees, coordinating investigations, managing claims and accommodations, and producing safety metrics to guide continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources, or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations
• 3–5 years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety
• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken)
• Experience in multi-site environments is an asset
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and compliance

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on all matters related to occupational health and safety, workplace injuries, claims management, disability cases, and return-to-work processes
• Serve as the subject matter expert and key resource for health and safety matters across Canadian operations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and legislative requirements in the jurisdictions where the company operates
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve corporate health and safety policies, procedures, programs, tools, and initiatives
• Coordinate investigations following accidents, incidents, and near-misses, ensure follow-up on corrective and preventive actions, and develop action plans to prevent recurrence
• Manage workplace injury claims, appeals, disability cases, and return-to-work files in collaboration with the company’s external service provider
• Coordinate return-to-work plans, temporary assignments, and accommodation measures in partnership with employees, managers, healthcare professionals, government agencies, insurers, and other external stakeholders involved in health and safety matters
• Oversee actuarial analyses related to the retrospective rating program, with support from the company’s external provider, to support informed decision-making
• Produce, analyze, and interpret health and safety metrics, statistics, dashboards, and reports; participate in workplace inspections, internal and external audits, and health and safety committee activities; and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training, awareness, and communication initiatives that promote a strong safety culture and safe work practices, in collaboration with Human Resources, Operations, Legal, and external partners
• Participate in corporate projects and organizational initiatives aimed at improving workplace health, safety, and employee well-being.

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Health & Safety Advisor supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s health and safety program across Canada. This role contributes to accident prevention, claims management, incident investigations, and return-to-work processes related to workplace injuries, while ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on all matters related to occupational health and safety, workplace injuries, claims management, disability cases, and return-to-work processes;
• Serve as the subject matter expert and key resource for health and safety matters across Canadian operations;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and legislative requirements in the jurisdictions where the company operates;
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve corporate health and safety policies, procedures, programs, tools, and initiatives;
• Coordinate investigations following accidents, incidents, and near-misses, ensure follow-up on corrective and preventive actions, and develop action plans to prevent recurrence;
• Manage workplace injury claims, appeals, disability cases, and return-to-work files in collaboration with the company’s external service provider;
• Coordinate return-to-work plans, temporary assignments, and accommodation measures in partnership with employees, managers, healthcare professionals, government agencies, insurers, and other external stakeholders involved in health and safety matters;
• Oversee actuarial analyses related to the retrospective rating program, with support from the company’s external provider, to support informed decision-making;
• Produce, analyze, and interpret health and safety metrics, statistics, dashboards, and reports; participate in workplace inspections, internal and external audits, and health and safety committee activities; and provide recommendations for continuous improvement;
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training, awareness, and communication initiatives that promote a strong safety culture and safe work practices, in collaboration with Human Resources, Operations, Legal, and external partners;
• Participate in corporate projects and organizational initiatives aimed at improving workplace health, safety, and employee well-being.

Your Profile

• Self-driven and sound judgment: You take initiative, make thoughtful decisions, and adapt confidently to changing situations;
• Strong communicator: You communicate ideas clearly, build positive relationships, and foster open and constructive conversations;
• Analytical and solutions-oriented: You enjoy understanding challenges, finding practical solutions, and positively influencing decisions and outcomes;
• Skilled at managing priorities: You're comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources, or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety;

• Bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken; (the role requires communication with partners outside Quebec);

• Experience working in a multi-site environment is considered an asset;
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices;
• Solid understanding of applicable workplace health and safety laws and compliance requirements;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Permanent, Full-Time
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