Health & Safety Manager

Carpenter Co.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Canada Co. in Vaughan, ON, is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to develop and continuously improve safety programs at our manufacturing plant. You will lead safety initiatives, inspections, and training to protect workers and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires 3–5 years of HSE experience in lean manufacturing, knowledge of OHSA/WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR, plus strong communication and MS Office skills. Salary is CAD 110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of health & safety experience in lean manufacturing.
• Applied knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• High level proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• COR auditor experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety performance and conduct health & safety audits and inspections.
• Ensure personnel are trained in safety protocols and programs.
• Manage WSIB account, modified work programs, and applicable reports.
• Document and retain all health and safety records.
• Conduct orientations and monthly training sessions.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop safe procedures and risk management plans.
• Provide safety training and ensure equipment is maintained.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Urgency & accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

COR auditor experience

Job description

Carpenter Canada Co. has an immediate opening for a Health & Safety Manager at our Vaughan, ON manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety programs.

Our employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Health & Safety Manager, you will be expected to lead and be accountable for the Health & Safety programs, workplace inspections, conduct Health & Safety meetings and training sessions. Salary: CAD$110,000.

Your additional responsibilities as Health & Safety Manager will include:

• Monitor safety performance and conduct health & safety audits and inspection activities;
• Ensure all personnel is trained in safety protocols and programs associated with their work.
• Manage WSIB account, modified work programs, and applicable reports.
• Ensure the documentation and retention of all health and safety-related records for the prescribed time limits.
• Conduct health & safety orientations and monthly training sessions.
• Participate in all incident investigations, draft reports, and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify hazardous conditions, determines and establishes safe procedures and controls, and implements and enforces standard safe work procedures.
• Develop and implement safety procedures.
• Provide safety training to employees.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained and functioning correctly.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans.

Qualifications And Skills

• High School Diploma or GED. Post-secondary education is an asset.
• 3 - 5 years of health & safety experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Applied knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR training.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and can-do attitude.
• Must possess high-level proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• COR auditor experience is an asset.

Carpenter Canada Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristics.

Experience

Required

• 3 - 5 years: Health & Safety Management

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better