Health And Safety Manager

Our client is seeking a seasoned Health and Safety professional with experience defining and overseeing Health and Safety strategies for the Ontario market. The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator and facilitator who is able to partner with all departments of the organization to provide support and direction in the development, implementation, and administration of health and safety programs, policies and services. The H&S Manager is required to have exceptional mediation, conflict-management, problem-solving skills and leadership. Building relationships and fostering a positive and safe working environment are key components of this position.

Job Details


Complete an initial thorough "as is" "gap analysis" (potentially with the support of a third party) and prepare a plan for the development of a robust H&S program for either business unit.
Identifies HSE risks on a continuous basis and recommends changes and updates safety work instruction.
Provides monthly and yearly analytical reports to leadership on initiatives and results.
Assists in the overseeing and advise the activities Joint HSE Committee and managers.
Partners with managers, supervisors and employees to create safety work instructions. These safety work instructions should clearly outline what is expected of managers, supervisors and employees with regard to safety. Safety work instructions will cover topics such as hazard reporting processes, accident investigation procedures and basic safety rules.
Provides safety training on several topics (as required). These topics include fire prevention plans, fire protection and hazardous materials communication. The Health and Safety Manager coordinates and or delivers this training and documents that each employee has completed the requirements. The Health and Safety Manager will submit training records to the Administrative Assistant.
Performs due diligence safety inspections and audits in all departments and will provide recommendations to correct them before they cause accidents. The Health and Safety Manager may conduct these inspections alone or as part of a group that includes managers and supervisors. Safety inspections may also help safety coordinators determine whether any employees are using unsafe safety practices and may need more training.
Brings to the attention of Senior Management any major health and safety issues on a regular basis.
Assists in monitoring and reporting compliance with HSE regulations across all jurisdictions.
Participate in operational leadership meetings to effect the integration of HSE into the conduct of the day-to-day business.
Works closely with the Human Resources Manager and on all modified work accommodations.
Supports programs that promote wellbeing among our employees.
The Health and Safety Manager may chair the Health and Safety Committee.
Any time an accident occurs in the workplace, the Health and Safety Manager conducts an investigation along with the shift supervisor, team leads, joint health safety committee employee rep and the injured worker. The main reason for an investigation is to determine the cause of the accident, but this process also helps determine whether the employees involved were following established safety policies or government safety regulations. The Health and Safety Manager completes accident investigations; they report their findings and work with managers and employees to develop plans to prevent similar accidents. The Health and Safety Manager also has a role in monitoring and reporting monthly and YTD results.
Manages the PPE program - Boots, glasses, gloves, uniforms, etc.
Attends crew meetings with management and plant staff to provide safety and legislative updates.
Performs other duties as assigned for which he/she has received training, possesses qualifications and/or is considered competent


Job Specifications:

Educational and Experience Requirements for this position:
Five to seven years' experience in the area of HSE field
A working knowledge of HSE regulations, legislation and technical operations
Relevant post-secondary education is required
Designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional an asset
Previous work experience in environmental management an asset
Previous work experience in industrial manufacturing as asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and INTELEX