Health and Safety Advisor

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Occupational Health and Safety, and working in close collaboration with managers, the Occupational Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling activities relating to the prevention of work-related accidents and illnesses for the sites assigned to him/her. Acts as a change agent for the development of an OHS culture among all managers/employees for all assigned sites. Advises and supports managers in their various OHS matters. Collaborates in the development and implementation of various OHS programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Carries out analyses of occupational hazards and proposes preventive measures. Conducts workplace accident investigations and analyses in conjunction with managers, and ensures that the necessary corrective and preventive measures are applied.

Qualifications

1. College diploma or university certificate in OHS.
2. Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar position.
3. Knowledge of occupational health and safety laws and regulations.
4. Proficiency in MS Office suite.
5. Bilingualism required.
6. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between company sites.

Additional Information

Full time (40h), permanent position #corpmtl. American Iron & Metal and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable employment laws. Although we’d love to be able to speak with everyone that applies, due to the volume of applicants we receive and time constraints, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.