Health Safety Environment Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical manufacturing is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure workplace compliance with safety regulations. The role involves training, risk assessments, and promoting a positive safety culture. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in health and safety management.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Extended health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Group Retirement Savings Plan contributions

Employee Appreciation Event

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manufacturing related safety experience required.
• Valid Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Intermediate First Aid certification needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with provincial Workers Compensation Act.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS related training.
• Conduct risk assessments for tools and work environments.

Skills

Knowledge of WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

About IEM Canada

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, employee-oriented company!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedules
• Extended health benefits
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility towards Group Retirement Savings Plan contributions
• Employee Appreciation Event

Please note that this position requires 100% in office - no remote work

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with provincial Workers Compensation Act and OHS regulations
• Coordinate and deliver EHS related training (WHMIS, PPE use, etc) to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses and exposure to long-term health hazards.
• Support Joint Health and Safety Committee activities, including meetings, agendas etc.
• Performs Personal Protective Equipment assessments and risk assessments associated with tools, equipment, and work environments
• Collaborates with leaders to investigate incidents, identify root causes incidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent recurrences.
• Promote a positive safety culture and environmental stewardship across all levels of the organization
• Conducts training and presentations for health and safety matters
• Coordinate return to work such as daily/weekly check-ins with the injured worker, assist in finding accommodations as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates must possess:

• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation and related standards
• Valid Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Intermediate First Aid
• A minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing related safety experience
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance or related
• Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification or equivalent desired
• High level of computer literacy and application skills in MS Office
• Exceptional organizational skills, able to prioritize, detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Great reliability and professionalism
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn