Health & Safety Specialist

JUST HR; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist in Coquitlam. The role involves overseeing safety programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have OHS experience and a passion for safety excellence. Join a supportive team that values employee well-being and offers career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Extended Benefits for You and Your Family

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Education and Savings Plans

RRSP matching

Health and Wellness Program

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Generous Employee Perks and Discounts

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of OHS experience.
• Warehouse safety experience is critical.
• Forklift Train the Trainer experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and promote the OHS program.
• Conduct site inspections and safety drills.
• Provide counsel and advice on health and safety.

Skills

Safety Excellence

Communication

Judgment

Education

Post-secondary education related to Occupational Health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Just HR has been engaged by one of Canada's most successful retailers, and with a strong presence across the country, our client continues their transformation and expansion. Due to significant growth and increasing sophistication, our client has an immediate need for an accomplished Health & Safety Specialist to join their HR operations team. The Health & Safety Specialist will report to the Health & Safety Manager and work on a team of 3 OHS professionals. The successful candidate will also work with the warehouse operations team to implement best practices, amplify compliance and awareness of health and safety processes and elevate the function across operations. Our client takes excellent care of their employees and provides a great environment, leadership and career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and promote the OHS program
• Engage with staff and suppliers at all levels through safety discussions and practices
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment
• Conduct site inspections and safety drills, make recommendations and take action to eliminate or reduce risk and increase safety awareness
• Ensure machinery is operated in a safe manner
• Maintain safety standards with minimal interruption to distribution centre operations
• Assist with maintaining records of monthly safety meetings, inspections, and training
• Identify and mark hazardous zone
• Assist in creating safety training and safe work procedures
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations
• Provide counsel and advice to employees, supervisors, and management on their rights and obligations with respect to health and safety. Promote understanding of health and safety issues that are pertinent to the operation of the facility
• Support compliance with all applicable WorkSafe BC

Requirements

• Motivated individual with a focus and passion for safety excellence
• 2-5 years of OHS experience
• Post-secondary education related to Occupational Health and safety
• Warehouse safety experience is critical
• Have a positive attitude to lead and influence others
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Forklift Train the Trainer experience is considered an asset. Company-sponsored training can be provided if the candidate is willing to undergo training
• Can exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Adaptable to changing demand
• Able to work as a team and independently
• Have an understanding of, and apply Federal, provincial, and other regulatory agency requirements
• Pay range : $60k–$70k / annually, based on experience. Remuneration also includes
• Extended Benefits for You and Your Family
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Perks and Discounts

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Just HR is a specialized Human Resources recruitment and search firm with seven practice areas : General HR, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Development, Labour & Employee Relations, HRIS, and Health & Safety.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Retail

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