Health and Safety Coordinator

• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Assist in conducting risk analysis, hazard analysis, and physical demand analysis.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to safety programs by employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Assist in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs.
• Conduct safety training/talks, safety observations, inspections, investigations, and audits, and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in developing policies, processes, programs, standards, and safe work practices and updating manuals, and training materials.
• Coach and mentor employees on safety practices.
• Plan, organize, and conduct safety training for managers, supervisors, employees, and contractors as required.
• Research occupational health and safety information, compare current practices, and suggest the best practices for implementation.
• Track all corrective and preventive actions and ensure that they are completed promptly.
• Assist in meeting the requirements of the COR/ISO 45001/WSIB excellence program.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 3-5 years of experience in occupational health and safety in an industrial establishment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the OHSA and some understanding of workers' compensation legislation.
• Safety designations such as CRSP or CHSC are considered an asset.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Frequent travel between the branches is required.

Legal Statement:

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits in Joining Us:

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.