Onsite Health & Safety Champion — Elevate Safety & Compliance

FGF Brands; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Medical spending account

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

FGF Brands in Vaughan, Ontario seeks a Health & Safety Specialist to advance a secure, healthy workplace. You’ll drive day-to-day safety implementation, perform audits, and partner with operations to ensure compliance.

The role spends time on the production floor, leads trainings, investigates incidents, and coordinates with WSIB processes while promoting a culture of safety across teams. Applicants should have 3–5 years in manufacturing H&S, formal OHS education, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Three to five years prior experience in a manufacturing setting in a health & safety role.
• Formal education and/or training in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Health & Safety Professional e.g., ASP/CRST, CSP/CRSP®/PSAC®, or CHSC would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the OHSA/OSHA and related Health and Safety legislation.
• Safety knowledge in Fall Protection, Heat Stress, Safe Lifting, and WHMIS.
• Ability to be the visible, front-line representative for health and safety on site.
• Strong administrative, multi-tasking, time management, and planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (both written and verbal), and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible, open, and approachable attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as within a collaborative team setting.
• Proven competency in fostering a Health & Safety environment.
• Proven facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills to deliver training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws and regulations, guiding leaders to improve safety behaviors and prevent injuries.
• Perform safety evaluations, and audits, and facilitate Joint health and safety committees.
• Investigate incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with agency partners to manage the return-to-work program.
• Undertake risk assessments, and site inspections, and identify potential hazards.
• Lead in-house training sessions to address health and safety topics with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and stay updated on new legislation, industry trends, and best practices.
• Manage the administration of health and safety tasks, including incident reporting and workers' compensation cases in conjunction with the WSIB disability specialist.
• Coordinate inspections and implement corrective measures while maintaining records and statistics.
• Integrate and manage KPI tracking for health and safety performance into regular operations meetings.
• Demonstrate company values, work with integrity, and be a supportive Team Member.
• Comply with the Health & Safety policies of the company and inform Management of unsafe working conditions.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

OHSA knowledge

Incident investigation

Safety training

Audits & inspections

Team collaboration

Education

OHS education or training

Job description

FGF Brands in Vaughan, Ontario seeks a Health & Safety Specialist to advance a secure, healthy workplace. You’ll drive day-to-day safety implementation, perform audits, and partner with operations to ensure compliance.

The role spends time on the production floor, leads trainings, investigates incidents, and coordinates with WSIB processes while promoting a culture of safety across teams. Applicants should have 3–5 years in manufacturing H&S, formal OHS education, and strong knowledge of