Job Description
Job Description
Health & Safety Specialist
We’re actively recruiting a Health and Safety Specialist. This professional will assist with the development, improvement, implementation and communication of methods and controls directed toward maintaining the prevention of accidents and incidents in the workplace for their assigned locations. In collaboration with the Corporate Health & Safety team, leadership and other stakeholders, they will help to drive our health and safety culture and play a pivotal role in achieving our health and safety goals and objectives, maintaining our best practices and applicable safety certifications across our business.
BRANCH : Innisfil, Ontario
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office
EMPLOYMENT TYPE :
- 1 Opportunity
- Permanent
- Monday-Friday
TOTAL REWARDS OVERVIEW :
Base Salary + Annual Bonus OpportunityAnnual Performance Review with Increase OpportunityGroup Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company – inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverageVacation & Paid Personal daysEmployer Matching Retirement Savings PlanPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :
Plan and coordinate regional implementation of the company’s Health and Safety program and work collaboratively with others (Senior Leaders, Regional Directors, Corporate H&S and HR etc.) to ensure all aspects of the Company’s health and safety program are effectively communicatedCollaborate with committees / representatives, employees, department managers, Health & Safety Team, and others to evaluate and update hazard assessments, training requirements, safe work practices, and safe job procedures to ensure health and safety related training is delivered and tracked as required by legislationContribute to the development of health & safety strategies and continuous improvement outcomes to improve employee and organizational excellence in health and safetyAdvise employees, managers, and committees / representatives on health and safety program policies and procedures and on legislationSupport program implementation through preventive measures (e.g. inspections, training, communications, meetings, committee engagement, etc.), and corrective measures (e.g. investigation, injury management, etc.).Collaborate with others to identify and address gaps in the health and safety program and in its implementationMaintain sound working knowledge of current and relevant health and safety legislation, standards and requirementsEnsure assigned audits and inspections are conducted according to requirementsMonitor compliance with the company's health and safety program, and with relevant legislationCooperate with occupational health and safety officers, inspectors, and others to monitor compliance and take corrective actionEnsure regional compliance by conducting site safety auditsWork with on-site leaders to ensure they are conducting routine safety audits and workplace inspections at each assigned location and are maintaining accurate and complete information related to health and safety program implementationAct as member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and assist in the facilitation of the JHSC meetingsProvide material for toolbox talks according to legislation or Company’s requirementsParticipate in, monitor and report progress on leading indicators, lagging indicators and health and safety related initiativesParticipate in cross-company special projects and initiativesPrepare safety presentations and present to leadership and / or employees regarding safety updates and dataAssist in the coordination of investigative efforts relating to incidents, accidents, and other environmental issues ensuring timely and effective resolution of any and all issues arising from such situationsFoster and reinforce the mind-set of prevention and early intervention as it relates to safetyOther duties as requiredPOSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :
Education / Certification :
Certificate or Diploma in EHS, Occupation Health & Safety, or related disciplineValid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstractValid passportExperience :
3+ years of experience in a Health and Safety positionExperience working within a manufacturing or industrial environmentUnderstanding of safety programs such as COR & WSIB Safety Excellence ProgramKnowledge of multi provincial / state health and safety legislationKnowledge of building and implementing safety standards and processesABOUT YOU :
Excellent communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated enthusiasm for health and safetyDemonstrated ability to facilitate safety training sessions and develop policies and communicationsStrong organizational and project management skillsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programsCollaborative, self-motivated and results-drivenAbility to make sound judgement callsAbility to recognize and suggest continuous process improvementsOur Core People Values : Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition
WHO WE ARE :
As the foremost distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) supplies mobile infrastructure maintenance solutions to municipalities and contractors throughout Canada and the US. Through our extensive branch network, we offer sales, rentals, leases, servicing, and support for vacuum trucks, refuse and recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.
JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.
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If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.
If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify Human Resources in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.
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