Safety Champion: Incident Prevention & Training

Beauti-Tone Paint and Home Products; St. Jacobs; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary 57,600–75,600 CAD

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive Benefits Program: Health

Job summary

Home Hardware in Ontario, St. Jacobs, is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to lead health and safety programs across the DSC and related sites.

You will drive incident prevention, conduct inspections, and coach leaders on root-cause investigations. The role requires a college diploma in Health and Safety, 3-5 years of hands-on experience, CRST certification, legislative knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• A college diploma in Health and Safety or similar, alongside 3-5 years of hands‑on experience driving health and safety within the workplace.
• A Canadian Registered Safety Technologist (CRST) or equivalent is required. An Internal Auditor certification is an asset.
• Ability to interpret legislation.
• Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health & Safety legislation and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated team player who can also work independently.
• Comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to respond 24/7 to emergency situations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial contact for Team Member Health and Safety concerns within the St. Jacobs Dealer Support Centre (DSC) and related Centres, determine response, and address concerns accordingly.
• Review incidents and provide support to Leaders in the Incident Investigation Process. Support effective root cause analysis and identify subsequent corrective actions required to prevent the incident from recurring.
• Perform or coordinate various health and safety inspections as required by legislation, including annual drills.
• Provide leadership to the Emergency Response Team through ensuring appropriate numbers, facilitating training and communication to leaders and crews.
• Design and deliver Health and Safety related training, including conducting Office Orientation (Compliance Safety).
• Ensure all First Aid equipment is properly maintained and in compliance with regulations. Ensure that First Aid is a priority in the event of an injury by maintaining effective levels of First Aiders, as well as supporting procedures.
• Stay up to date on latest Health and Safety research and developments, as it relates to the DSC.
• Act as a backup contact for emergency situations.
• Facilitate HSMS projects and related duties as assigned by the Manager, Corporate Health and Safety.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

College diploma in Health and Safety

CRST certification

Internal Auditor certification (asset)

Job description

Home Hardware in Ontario, St. Jacobs, is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to lead health and safety programs across the DSC and related sites.

You will drive incident prevention, conduct inspections, and coach leaders on root-cause investigations. The role requires a college diploma in Health and Safety, 3-5 years of hands-on experience, CRST certification, legislative knowledge, and strong communication.