Health and Safety Specialist - PSP

VSoft ( ) is a global company, headquartered out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with locations in Mexico, Italy, India, China and Germany.

At VSoft, our mission is to provide high performance technology solutions to solve real business problems. We become our customer’s true partner, enabling both parties to enjoy success.

We are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace, and believe it has a positive effect on our company and the customers we serve.

Description :

• Plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive Health & Safety programs to ensure the continued compliance with all applicable corporate policies and government regulations for salary, hourly bargaining unit, contract employees and contractors.
• Manage the Multi-Site Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) for the Automotive Research & Development Centre (ARDC) and the Vehicle Completion Centre (VCC).
• Coordinate a robust training program for all new and existing salary, hourly and contract employees in compliance with corporate and government regulations and standards.
• Monitor changes to Health and Safety legislation and ensure current safety programs and practices are in compliance with changes.
• Ensure activities of service providers and construction contractors with respect to health and safety are in compliance with corporate and government regulations and standards.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

Responsible for all Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable Provincial regulations and corporate policies.

Investigate and develop resolutions to safety concerns and work refusals with all hourly, salary and contract employees.

• Co-Chair monthly multi-site JHSC Incident meetings for the ARDC and VCC. Represent the ARDC and VCC during Corporate H&S Compliance Audits and coordinate & conduct weekly observation tours.
• Chair weekly incident meetings with department supervisors and managers.
• Develop training plans and maintain records for all employees, contract associates and students as required by OH&S Act & Regulations.

Conduct new employee, contractor and student H&S orientations.

• Represent the company during Ministry of Labour (MOL) visits and investigate, resolve and close subsequent MOL orders.
• Coordinate Prestart Safety Reviews and Safety Buy-offs for all new equipment and processes.
• Manage the professional consulting services including conducting Prestart Safety Reviews, Confined Space Hazard Assessments and Rescue Plans.
• Health & Safety pillar lead for ARDC.

Requirements :

• Diploma or TRADE in Health and Safety, Human Resources, Labour Relations, Risk Management or closely related field.
• years of experience with Occupational Health and Safety, risk management or safety related experience in construction or industrial environment.
• Minimum Level Health & Safety certification registered with WSIB an asset.
• years of experience in a unionized labour environment.
• Strong project management, organizational, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to accept a wide variety of assignments including some outside the realm of health and safety in a customer service oriented environment.
• Proficient with MS Office programs
• Experience with electric vehicle safety would be an asset but not required.

Additional Must Haves

What - Must Haves Manager is looking for :

years of Health and Safety experience preferably on a Joint Health and Safety Committee working in an industrial or construction environment in Ontario

Proficient in MS Office programs : Excel, Word, PowerPoint

years of experience in a unionized labour environment

Bachelor Degree or diploma in Health and Safety, HR, Labour Relations or a closely related field

Ability to lead Health and Safety program with little supervision

Location : This position is Onsite - % (Automotive Research and Development Centre) - ARDC

Driving a Stellantis vehicle during the assignment? YES

Travel : Frequent travel within City of Windsor, infrequent travel to US and other parts of Ontario.