Safety Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Walkerton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Walkerton is looking for a Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety regulations. This role involves oversight of safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating training. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related fields, along with OSHA certifications. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Competitive compensation and dynamic working conditions are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in safety compliance roles.
• Must maintain current OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certifications.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs periodically.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and post-incident investigations.
• Develop, deliver, and document safety training programs.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field

OSHA 10- & 30-hour certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental health and occupational safety regulations and promoting a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace in a composite manufacturing environment. This role involves implementing and overseeing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, facilitating training, and collaborating across departments to foster a culture of safety. The Safety Coordinator will also serve as a backup to the designated Environmental Coordinator, providing support for environmental compliance when needed.

Requirements:

Duties & Responsibilities

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Communicate directly with employees at all levels to promote safe work practices and ensure understanding of safety policies.
• Enforce safety compliance consistently across the organization, addressing violations appropriately and supporting corrective actions.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, air/noise/dust sampling, and post-incident investigations.
• Develop, deliver, and document safety training programs.
• Monitor work areas for safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all safety-related activities and ensure timely documentation.
• Support the ISO 14001 environmental management system including recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as a backup for environmental compliance responsibilities, including waste disposal vendor coordination, reporting, and facility services oversight.
• Collaborate with multiple safety committees to drive engagement, gather feedback, and implement workplace safety improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all departments to identify and resolve safety concerns.
• Assist in root cause analyses of safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to safety-related continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to uphold Polygon’s Core Values: Excellence, Pride & Passion in Our Work, Integrity Without Compromise, Customer Committed- Customer Centered, Care for Our Community.

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years in safety compliance roles).
• OSHA 10- & 30-hour certifications or willingness to complete.
• Must maintain current OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certifications.
• Must hold and maintain OSHA Authorized Trainer Certification in order to train employees on OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 courses.
• Additional certifications in safety or environmental compliance a plus.

Knowledge & Experience

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety compliance.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing setting.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Analytical mindset for identifying safety risks and interpreting technical documentation.
• Capacity to work collaboratively and influence a culture of safety.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. periodically during the day.

Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, associate is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, climb, walk, use hands, talk, and hear for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day.

Hours / Shifts: Varies depending on operational needs.