Senior Health and Safety Specialist

Purolator; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Specialist to lead health and safety initiatives in the BC Lower Mainland. This role involves promoting a strong safety culture, implementing health and safety training, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve workplace safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Health and Safety, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of employees and the overall success of the organization.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Proven ability to influence all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of health and safety programs in BC Lower Mainland.
• Promote a healthy workplace free from violence and harassment.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

2-year Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Professional Designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

Tools

Cority Program

Job description

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Senior Health and Safety Specialist

Date: 29 Apr 2025

Location:

Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V7B 1M5

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Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Consultant Health and Safety, and acting as a trusted advisor to business partners, this role will lead the execution of Purolator's health and safety program within the BC Lower Mainland.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Adopting the principles of continuous improvement, provide direction and integration of the safety management system to establish and maintain a strong safety culture
• Actively promote a health workplace that is free from workplace violence and harassment
• Work collaboratively with the Health and Safety team, and with business partners, to drive an improvement in injury frequency
• Educate, consult with and influence management regarding unique safety requirements impacting their decisions, business unit operations, systems and procedures
• In partnership with the Learning and Development team, support the implementation of required Health and Safety training for Purolator's managers, employees and contractors, including the maintenance of company and regulatory records and files
• Work directly with facility and department managers to implement and maintain health and safety operating procedures
• Monitor, review and report monthly health and safety performance indicators/measures
• Evaluate, analyze, and provide suggestions for the improvement and enhancement of work processes, equipment, productivity and cost containment
• Partner with stakeholders regarding incident investigations, using our Cority program by conducting assessment and root cause analysis, identification of corrective action, ensuring desired follow-up are achieved
• Support Purolator's return-to-work program
• Support the external Health and Safety audit process (identify safety hazards, non-compliance, provide recommendations/programs to mitigate gaps in compliance, etc.)
• Ensure integration of health and safety measures into all new processes, equipment, and contract work

Experience

The successful candidate has the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a 2-year Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of Occupational Health and Safety or Transportation Safety (or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience)
• Professional Designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred
• Understanding of, and experience applying, principles of risk management and loss control
• Proven ability to effectively influence all levels at Purolator from Operation directors to frontline workers
• Superior organizational skills to plan, monitor and adjust to dynamic operating issues and a rapidly chaning environment
• Willing to actively address problems; assume ownership of issues and provide solutions
• Self-directed and self-motivated, demonstrating a high level of professionalism, ethics, confidence and a commitment to a team approach
• Must set personal ethical standards at a high level and interact with others at all levels within the organization in a manner that instills similar values
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel to facility locations
• Work outside of regular hours on occasion
• Valid driver's license

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 541 - Richmond
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Senior Consultant Regional Health and Safety
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to www.purolator.com.

At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.

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