Corporate Health & Safety Manager

Location

Brantford, ON | Canada

Job description

The CORPORATE HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER reports directly to the General Manager and will split their week approximately 50% at Cathcart location and 50% at Brantford location . The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety plans, enforcing policies, assessing risk and ensuring compliance with all applicable global, regional and local regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Implement and ensure adherence to the Health and Safety program and the ISO 45001:2018 Standard.
• Conduct training, investigate incidents and provide recommendations for improvement to ensure continual safety of others; ability to identify, investigate, problem solve a resolution and then document communicated hazards and health & safety concerns, effectively.
• Must communicate and collaborate with all levels of personnel, in order to maintain the integrity of the Health & Safety program.
• Maintain health & safety best practices according to MOL & WSIB regulated standards.
• Co-chair the Joint Health & Safety Committee and coordinate all associated activities.
• Uphold the position of Certified Member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Ensure the JHSC workplace inspections and meeting minutes are documented, distributed and posted.
• Participate in monthly workplace inspections; fire alarm testing/evacuation procedures to ensure they are done efficiently and effectively in coordination with Maintenance.
• Analyze and summarize health & safety data into monthly KPI’s for visualization in Asachi meetings and presentation during management meetings.
• Develop and/or maintain current policies that are required by the company, MOL or government requirements.
• Maintain employee’s safety certifications and schedule appropriate training for employees while working with Plant Manager and Leadhand to ensure timing for the following: First Aid /CPR training, WHMIS, Lift Truck, Fall Arrest, etc.
• Conduct the Health & Safety portion of Orientation training.
• Conduct the Health & Safety portion of on-the-job training for new employees and employees changing positions.
• Disability management – all sickness/illness and WSIB claims; develop and monitor all return to work plans; and communicate medical requirements/documentation with employees until employee returns to work in collaboration with Human Resources Manager.
• Perform job task analysis and ergonomic studies.
• Conduct hygiene tests, sound level monitoring, and heat measurements as required.
• Participate in the creation of standard work to ensure hazard awareness is incorporated.
• Represent the company contact for any Ministry of Labour visits/inspections.
• In conjunction with senior management, review the effectiveness of the health & safety program on an annual basis, and revise as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement/kaizen initiatives; 5S program by promoting work station cleanliness/organization etc.; training events with outside local groups.
• Encourage safe work practices in accordance to company Health and Safety policies and the OH&S Act. 
• Ability to think outside the box to ensure effective problem solving and decision making skills. 
• Ability to provide clear communication, guide and coach team members with strong influencing skills.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Completion of post-secondary in Health & Safety Management, or a minimum of 5 years previous experience in a Health & Safety Leadership role in a manufacturing (steel) facility.
• Experience with the Ministry of Labour, as well as WSIB reporting and claims management along with RTW program/employee management
• Certified Member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• JH&SC Basic Certification training. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to impact, lead, motivate and influence team members with a passion for safety.
• Strong sense of urgency who works well under pressure and reacts to stressful situations with professionalism.

REQUIREMENTS:

• All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check. 
• Proof of Secondary School Diploma. 
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety rules and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driver’s license is required, as this position will require you be split your week between 2 locations; Cathcart ON and Brantford ON.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 3-month probationary period
• Benefit package offered after 3 months of successful service
• Excellent competitive wages 
• Clothing Allowance
• RSP matching program

We manufacture Custom Parts and Assemblies for a diversified group of clients which cover a wide range of applications including materials handling, refrigeration components, prototypes and more.

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