PURPOSE and SCOPE

Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for providing support on day-to-day Health and Safety issues, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, continual improvements to the Safety Management System, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities for this position:

• Ensure compliance to federal/provincial health & safety legislation/regulations, applicable codes, standards and guidelines by providing recommendations, interpretation and guidance.
• Provide day-to-day support to operations for all safety related issues and concerns.
• Conduct job hazard/safety analysis, risk assessments and ergonomic reviews to develop related documentation such as safe work procedures.
• Develop and maintain site specific emergency response plans, safety programs, forms, and policies.
• Support the continual improvement and maintenance of our SAFE Work Certified Management System.
• Support and occasionally lead incident investigations, documentation of incidents, and corrective actions.
• Conduct/assist with regular safety audits and inspections (compliance, program specific, and management system audits).
• Developing communications to all stakeholders on safety related information, such as Safety Talks.
• Provide direct support for the Joint Safety and Health Committee(s) and its members.
• Review, update, and ensure safety related training material meets legislation/regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Assist with safety orientation of employees, visitors, and contractors and other safety-related training including Respirator Fit Tests and WHMIS.
• Promote a proactive Safety Culture for all employees.
• Provide support to the Disability Management team.
• Liaise with government officials and authorities, when required.
• Provide administrative support to MacDon safety team, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an Occupational Health and Safety Program or other post-secondary education in Health and Safety.
• Professional Health and Safety designation (CRSP/CRST or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience with SAFE Work Certification and safety management systems.
• Three (3) years of experience in a Health & Safety role in a Manufacturing environment is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Certification is an asset.
• Training and/or Industry Specific Certifications in Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, or other relevant safety-related topics is an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing team environment, as well as independently.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with all levels of stakeholders.Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to coordinate, interpret and publish safety related data and information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.) as well as EHS Software.