The OpportunityThe Health and Safety Specialist provides guidance to managers, supervisors and employees in promoting an OHS culture and creating a continuous improvement and proactive OHS management cycle. The Health and Safety Specialist is an integral member in ensuring that Atlantic Packaging Products safely manufactures a quality product.
What you'll do- Integrate into and become an active member of the site Management team(s)
- Conduct Hazard Assessments, through task analysis, physical demands analysis, risk assessments and workplace inspections; Recommending and/or implementing corrective action
- Strong knowledge on H&S programs, such as, Machine guarding, Energy Isolation - Lockout/Tagout, Confined space entry and Working at Heights.
- Contribute to the creation of and/or maintenance of instructional documents, such as work procedures, lockout tagout procedures and training documents
- Deliver safety training to managers, supervisors, employees, and new hires, as determined by policy and programs
- Responsible for the management of the OH&S system onsite. This includes personal protective equipment, emergency response, first aid, working at heights, workplace transportation, dock safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, contractor safety, and heat stress programs
- Conduct gap analysis of safety programs through internal audits; developing and implementing a plan to address and remedy non-conformance issues
- Lead and/or conduct incident investigations; site liaison for MOL visits; escalating significant incident and accident information to the Corporate level
- Participate in the design, development and delivery of new employee orientation programs
- Guide the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) and champion corrective actions and counter measures
- Provide support during the life cycle of a WSIB claim
- Create statistical data, analytical and assessment reports, as required
- Perform other tasks or jobs as required
What You Bring- Ability to work full-time, onsite
- Minimum 5 years leading health and safety in a unionized environment
- Must have driver's license and transportation
- Must have completed or be in the process of completing a health and safety degree/certificate/diploma or professional designation
- In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards in the Province of Ontario
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word - Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Desire to be hands on and "on the floor"
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
What We Offer- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
- Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
- A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
- Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
- Educationassistancefor continuous skill development
- Academic scholarships for employees' children
- Safety equipment and PPE support program
Inclusion and AccessibilityAtlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive,accessibleand respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team-we'rehere to support you.
Hiring Range : $83,400 - $104,300 per year. A candidate's experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
