Health & Safety Coordinator

Magna International Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Health & Safety professional to champion a safe workplace in a manufacturing setting in Ontario. You will ensure compliance with ISO 45001, conduct risk assessments, and lead safety training across departments.

With 5+ years in health and safety, you will engage employees, drive safety initiatives, and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in a large automotive supplier environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• College or University Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to take initiative, lead change, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe and healthy workplace and maintain ISO 45001 standards.
• Be a trusted resource for employees, addressing safety concerns and hazards.
• Advocate for well-being and ensure safety issues are addressed promptly.
• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee and safety culture initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to keep safety front and center.
• Support new programs and equipment launches with risk assessments and pre-start reviews.
• Develop and lead engaging H&S training for employees.

Skills

Health & safety experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Safety certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Safety data systems

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB

• Immediate open position $80,000 - $90,000 annual compensation
• College or University Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Understanding of systems and equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical).
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to take initiative, lead change, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related safety or data management systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of reliability and professionalism.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion a safe and healthy workplace by supporting our health & safety program and helping maintain compliance with ISO 45001 standards.
• Be a trusted resource for employees, by listening to their safety concerns, offering guidance, and helping them recognize and reduce workplace hazards.
• Advocate for well-being and make sure safety issues are addressed quickly and effectively.
• Take an active role in the JHSC and contribute to initiatives that strengthen our safety culture.
• Work closely and collaboratively with team members across departments, from operations to leadership, to keep safety front and center in everything we do.
• Support new program and equipment launches by reviewing workstations, performing risk assessments, and ensuring pre-start health and safety reviews are complete.
• Help develop and lead engaging H&S training that empowers employees to work safely.
• Keep our safety programs, policies, and procedures up to date and easy to understand.
• Maintain our SDS system and ensure all information is accurate and current.
• Support audits and incident investigations, helping identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are followed through.
• Track and share key safety metrics to help the team measure progress and celebrate improvements.
• Cultivate a positive behavioral-based safety culture, that reinforces safe behaviors and takes opportunities to positively coach.
• Play a part in contractor safety and ensure everyone on-site meets our safety expectations.
• Take part in layered process audits and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Jump in to support other health and safety projects and programs as needed.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Exteriors

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world.

Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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