Health & Safety Coordinator

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and advises the company on all aspects of workplace health and safety.
• Prepares and posts weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual health and safety statistics;
• Continuously improves all aspects of the company (sound tests, air quality tests, new equipment) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Collaborates and coordinates certain files with external stakeholders such as doctors, subcontractors, regional safety consortiums, etc.;
• Manages workplace accident files and participates in return-to-work processes (temporary assignments and rehabilitation);
• Participates in risk analysis of equipment and workstations with corrective measures, ergonomics, tools, etc.;
• Prepares, attends, and follows up on Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings (quotes and bids, inspections, observations, expert consultants, training, incident and investigation reports, statistics, etc.);
• Prepares, attends, and follows up on meetings with individuals involved in various matters (space issues, ergonomics, heat tests, internal and external audits, inspections by WorkSafe NB officers, etc.);
• Prepares, writes, presents, and updates directives, policies and procedures, regulations, work instructions, weekly safety tips, alerts, protocols, etc.;
• Ensures health and safety orientation for new office and plant employees;
• Manages the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• College diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent experience;
• Safety officer/specialist training certificate
• Valid JHSC certification
• Experience with LOTO, machine guarding standards and risk assessment
• Good Knowledge of WSIB
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint);
• Effective communication skills verbally, by phone, and by email with company management, colleagues, and external stakeholders;
• Strong numerical skills and mastery of applicable laws and regulations;
• Social skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Time management and prioritization skills, organizational sense;
• Work experience in metal/steel industry is preferred
• Availability to work outside regular business hours;
• Must possess all documents required to work legally in Canada.

Salary:

• $65,000 to $85,000

PattisonID is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive hiring and providing support to applicants with disabilities. Let us know if you need an accommodation.