Director of Health and Safety

Tri-Mach is a leading provider of sanitary stainless steel solutions, specializing in custom equipment and services for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

For over 30 years, Tri-Mach has remained passionate about providing state-of-the-art machinery and innovative new solutions to our communities' most vital industries.

At Tri-Mach, we believe the formula to creating the best solutions, is having the best people. Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers, we’ve never lost sight of putting people first, ensuring an open culture driven by respect, support, and building long-term relationships.

We are looking for an Director of Health & Safety who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Tri-Mach Group Inc.

s health and safety programs. This role ensures compliance with all local, provincial / state, and federal occupational health and safety regulations in Canada and the United States and promotes a culture of safety throughout the organization that includes field services, production, and office environments.

The Director of Health & Safety will lead a team of safety professionals and work closely with other departments to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

It is crucial that our Director of Health and Safety promote a positive company image through safety, quality, consistency, and professionalism.

PERKS OF THE ROLE

• Large variety of work, no project is ever the same!
• Career development opportunities
• Onsite Skill Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• RRSP Matching
• Competitive Group Benefits for Dental, Drugs and Health Care
• Annual Boot allowance
• Employer Paid Uniform Package
• Climate Controlled Shop with state-of-the-art equipment
• Fully equipped private gym
• Company events like BBQs and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the organizations Leadership team, Management and Employees to promote and educate a Safety-first work culture.
• Draft and update health and safety policies and procedures to strengthen the organization’s Health & Safety program, as required
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks for the organizations by ensuring regular safety audits and inspections of the manufacturing and field job sites.
• Set organizational safety goals, strive to meet or exceed KPIs for the Health & Safety Department.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and training to the Health & Safety department
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective action plans. Track incident trends and make appropriate recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and / or provide training and education to employees on health and safety practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate health and safety into all business operations.
• Manage the health and safety budget and resources.
• Prepare and present reports on health and safety performance to senior management.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in health and safety.
• Ensure regular, positive communication with employees, fostering a positive work culture.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a confidential, friendly, and approachable demeanor, ensuring employees feel comfortable discussing health and safety.

Other Duties

• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner in alignment with Company values, including but not limited to language use, attire, and workmanship
• In accordance with Company policy and relevant employment legislation, overtime and work outside of regular hours, and being on call may be required at the discretion of the company
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in health and safety management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• Certification in Health and Safety (i.e. CRST, CRSP, etc.).
• Experience in the construction industry / field services.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions.
• Able and willing to travel, and support the business outside of standard business hours as required.

We Look Forward to Hearing from You!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.