Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Summary :

Assist with compliance, maintenance, and continual improvement to the Martinrea Health and Safety mandate as well as the Occupational Health & Safety Management System and applicable legal requirements

Knowledge and Skills (Education) :

• Post Secondary Education in the following : Environmental Health and Safety Human Resources Kinesiology or Ergonomist Certification
• Health and Safety Certification (Level 1 & Level 2)
• 3+ years experience
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent English Communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of best practices / ESA Standards / Health and Safety Standards
• Good presentation skills / training
• Strong Coordination and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

Major Accountabilities :

• Responsible for sharing in the promotion and implementation of all elements of the Martinrea Health and Safety program, including but not limited to policy creation / maintenance, program role out, training and communications as per Workwell standards
• Employee Advisor for Health and Safety issues and concerns
• Coordinates and participates in JHSC Workplace inspections and tracks action items
• Coordinates and Co-chairs the JHSC meetings and follows up on action items to ensure completion
• Conducts, with the appropriate individuals, accident investigations and makes recommendations for avoidance and improvements
• Liaises with all departments to put forth proactive H&S initiatives
• Advises management regarding Health and Safety legislation in relation to the workplace
• Performs hazard and ergonomic assessments of workplace and provides feedback to Management
• Coordinates Document Control for Health and Safety Systems
• Assist employees with concerns and answer questions about the Martinrea Employee Environmental and Safety Policies.
• Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Representative, responsible for reporting performance measurables and concerns to Sr. Management.
• Assist with the orientations of permanent and temporary employees and ensure their introduction to Martinrea is a positive experience.
• Ensure all system requirements are being met for tracking the company training; Update Employee / Department Training records.
• Facilitate training as per the yearly training calendar.
• Support and administer the ISO 14001 system
• Ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition
• Abides by all Company policies.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation

Working Conditions :

50% Office environment, 50% Plant floor (PPE required)

Decision Making and Authority :

• Recommendations : Changes to HR processes, procedures, forms and polices & systemsChanges to Safety and EMS programResponses to Accident Investigations or System NonconformancesImprovements of communication to plant floor employees and Supervisors / Managers
• Quantitative Measurements : KPI metrics outlined by Operations Mgr. and HR ManagerInjuries, Lost time, Employee motivation, WC

Benefits :

• Working in a great team environment.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Short term and long term disability coverage.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.

Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel with bringing in new skills sets and knowledge will allow potential applicants to become great assets to the company.

We look forward to hearing from applicants and giving them the opportunity to become a part of our team!