Safety Specialist (Contract)

JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc.; Burlington; Presencial; CAD 80.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

JFEShojiPowerCanada Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to uphold a strong safety culture and ensure compliance across our Burlington, Ontario operations.

The role emphasizes training, incident investigations, WSIB coordination, and managing return-to-work plans in collaboration with HR and management. The successful candidate will develop policies, conduct audits, coordinate emergency drills, and maintain confidential safety records while working closely with production teams to prevent

Formación

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Safety Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards.
• Safety Training: Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into workplace incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Safety Policies: Develop and update safety policies to align with requirements.
• Safety Audits: Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify hazards.
• Emergency Response: Coordinate and oversee emergency drills.
• Safety Culture: Foster a proactive safety culture with production teams.
• Safety Reporting: Maintain records and prepare management reports.
• WSIB Coordination: Manage injury claims and return-to-work plans with HR and healthcare providers.

Conocimientos

Safety training

Incident investigations

WSIB coordination

Return-to-work planning

Workplace inspections

Safety policies & procedures

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Confidential records management

Educación

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Experience in occupational health and safety in manufacturing

Knowledge of Ontario OHSA and regulations

Experience coordinating WSIB claims

Knowledge of return-to-work planning & accommodations

Herramientas

Digital safety reporting systems

Descripción del empleo

Employer:JFEShojiPowerCanadaInc
Position:Safety Specialist
TermsofEmployment:Contract
Location:Burlington,Ontario
Language:English
Vacancy:Pleasenotethatthispostingisforanexistingrole.
Benefits:Eligiblefordiscretionarybonusesand/orsalaryincreasesinaccordancewithcompanypolicy.EligibleforRRSP,PensionPlan,DentalInsurance,MedicalInsurance,VisionInsuranceandCareallowance.
Salary:$80,000 to $90,000 CAD/year(dependentonexperience)

AboutUs

JFEShojiPowerCanada(JSC)isanelectricalsteelproductsmanufacturerlocatedinBurlington,Ontario.AsthelargestproduceroftransformercoresinNorthAmerica,JSCspecializesinwound,amorphous,andstep-lapcoresforpowergenerationanddistributionequipment.Itselectricalsteelproductsandmagneticmaterialsarealsousedinelectricvehiclemotorsandchargingstationinfrastructure,datacentres,audioequipment,andotherindustrialapplications.

Since1972,JSC(formerlyCogent)hasgrownfromasmallnichemanufacturertoanintegralpartoftheNorthAmericanelectricalsteelsupplychainwithmultiplefacilitiesandover500employees.JSCisdedicatedtomeetingthegrowingdemandforelectricalenergybyprovidingstrategic,innovative,andsustainablesolutionstoitsclients.

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WhatSetsUsApart?

AtJFEShojiPowerCanada,wearemorethanjustacompany - weareacommunitythatembracessafety.Wehaveaproactivesafetyattitudewhereeveryteammemberisempoweredtocareforeachotherandtakeresponsibilityforkeepingeveryonesafe.ByembodyingtheICareprinciples,weensurethatsafetyisnotjustaprioritybutacorevalueofourculture.Eachemployeeplaysanessentialroleinshapingaworkplacewheresafetyisembeddedineveryactionwetake,andwhereincidentsarepreventedbeforetheyhappen.

Job Summary

As a Safety Specialist at JFE, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and maintaining a strong safety culture within our organization. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities and Duties

Safety Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards applicable to our industry and location in Ontario, Canada.

Safety Training: Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientation and ongoing safety education.

Incident Investigation: Assist in leading investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, or near-misses to identify underlying causes and actively participate in implementing corrective actions.

Safety Policies: Develop and update safety policies and procedures to align with best practices and legislative requirements.

Safety Audits: Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and assess the effectiveness of safety programs.

Emergency Response: Coordinate and oversee emergency response procedures and drills.

Safety Culture: Work closely with the production team to foster a caring and proactive safety culture, encouraging employee involvement and reporting safety concerns.

Safety Reporting: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, near-misses, and safety performance metrics. Prepare reports for management as needed.

WSIB Coordination: Lead the day-to-day coordination of workplace injury claims, including preparing and submitting required documentation, tracking claim progress, and serving as the primary contact with WSIB. Work closely with injured employees, HR, supervisors, and healthcare providers to coordinate safe and timely return-to-work plans based on functional abilities and suitable modified duties. Monitor recovery and accommodation progress, maintain confidential records, and connect injury trends and lessons learned to workplace prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Experience in occupational health and safety, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Working knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations applicable to manufacturing.

• Experience coordinating WSIB claims, including injury reporting, documentation, communication with WSIB, and tracking claim progress.

• Knowledge of return-to-work planning, modified duties, functional abilities, and workplace accommodation, with the ability to collaborate with employees, HR, supervisors, and healthcare providers.

• Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and follow-up on corrective actions.Ability to develop clear safety procedures and deliver engaging, practical training to employees across different roles and shifts.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate, confidential records.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening, asking thoughtful questions, and explaining requirements clearly and respectfully.

• A caring, approachable, and non-judgmental manner that builds trust and encourages employees to share concerns.

• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams, management, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee, while confidently addressing safety concerns.

• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and curiosity to understand how work is performed and identify practical improvements.

• Ability to navigate sensitive conversations, resolve disagreements constructively, and follow through on commitments.

• Proficiency and comfort using digital safety reporting and claims management systems.

• A genuine commitment to employee well-being, continuous improvement, and building a proactive safety culture.

• Professional safety certification, or progress toward certification, is an asset.