Safety Manager

Weyerhaeuser; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading timber and forest products company as a Technical Director in a vibrant manufacturing environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance at the Kenora TimberStrand Mill. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan with company matching. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. If you're passionate about safety and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid company match up to 6%

Training and development opportunities

Support for personal volunteerism

Diversity networks

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and manage safety programs and policies.
• Mentor the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Certified Registered Safety Professional

Job description

Take advantage of this Limited opportunity to join the World’s premier timber, land and forest products company!

Weyerhaeuser's (Engineered Lumber Products) Timberstrand manufacturing Plant, located on beautiful Lake of the Woods in Kenora, Ontario, is currently seeking permanent full-time Technical Director.Our plant manufactures the high strength engineered wood product Timberstrand in a 24/7 operations, non-union, manufacturing environment. We believe that the key to our success lies within our Associates, and we value the diversity of people and ideas. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a dedicated Safety Manager for our Kenora TimberStrand Mill. Reporting to the Mill Manager, we need an experienced leader who is committed to safety, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will lead our safety initiatives to ensure achievement with our corporate and site safety goals and ensure compliance with OHSA and other safety standards and lead various safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safety and health expertise to mill and department managers.
• Implement, lead and manage safety programs, including training and audits.
• Develop and update safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee safety aspects of capital improvement projects.
• Mentor the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Investigate incidents to prevent recurrences.
• Conduct ergonomics evaluations.
• Identify safety priorities and develop injury reduction systems.
• Lead the site in safety issue responses and build cooperative relationships.
• Interpret OHSA standards for the facility.
• Coordinate safety onboarding for new employees.
• Monitor and support annual safety training.
• Support the WP business through external audits, participation on the EWP safety team, and other related activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, or related discipline - Preferred
• Certified Registered Safety Professional or working towards designation – Asset.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health or closely related field -required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment - Preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Role model for safety practices.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.
• Passionate about safety and caring for others.
• Effective collaboration with all business groups.
• Self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Holds self and team members accountable for safety standards.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Independent and self-motivated.

Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $94,200 - $137,400 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits : When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement : Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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