Health and Safety Manager

Join a dynamic team as the Health and Safety Manager and play a key role in creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace! You will be a vital member of the corporate management team, leading the charge in shaping and overseeing the Safety, Health, and Environmental programs. This role is based in Cornwall, Ontario, and offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What We Offer:

1. Salary: $90,000 - $105,000
2. Permanent / full time
3. Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision – 100% coverage

What You'll Do:

1. Lead commitment to safety and sustainability by ensuring compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation at two Canadian business locations (Main location is in Cornwall, Ontario and other location in Quebec).
2. Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring regulatory changes and advising on any impacts to operations.
3. Lead/support Industrial Hygiene Monitoring, Hazard Communication, Radiation Safety, Incident Investigations and General IH Procedures and/or Programs.
4. Develop safety programs to minimize injury rates.
5. Act as a management representative at JHSC.
6. Prepare and submit quarterly and annual environmental reports to NPRI, MOE, MISA among others.
7. Manage Environmental controls (MISA, CEPA) and perform audits.
8. Report on safety, environment and waste compliance performance.
9. Manage and report the process of weekly water samples and submit them for analysis.
10. Responsible for observing all occupational health and safety rules to ensure personal safety and the safety of others and assist in promoting safety at work for all employees.
11. Provide support to one US business location in implementing safety programs.
12. Refine, develop and maintain organizational health and safety policies.
13. Influence and assist in the implementation of Safety, Health and Environmental initiatives.
14. Assist in the communications for management, staff and Joint Health and Safety Committees using internal and external resources, on Health & Safety compliance requirements, including WHMIS, First Aid, Fire Plan, Fall Arrest, and Lockout Tagout.
15. Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior management on health and safety statistics and performance.
16. Liaise with external agencies including the MOL, WSIB, OSHA and HSE.
17. Coordinate corporate facility audits and set audit standards.
18. Review incident trend data to identify key risk areas and establish and execute a plan to eliminate the identified risks.
19. Act as a coach and mentor to supervisors and other staff on SHE matters and best management practices.
20. Coordinate all related industrial hygiene monitoring as required.
21. Manage all WSIB claims including leading appeal hearings.

What We're Looking For:

1. A bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Occupational Health and Safety.
2. CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professionals) and/or CHSC (Certified Health and Safety Consultant) designations.
3. Expert Knowledge of Canadian health and safety legislation and programs.
4. The ideal candidate would also know about U.S. health and safety legislation.
5. 7 -10 years of leadership experience within Health & Safety, ideally gained in a manufacturing environment.
6. Exceptional communication, facilitation & training skills in the health and safety areas.
7. Analytical and strategic skills to enable the evaluation of best practice approaches to the design and implementation of Health and Safety programs.
8. Proven ability to drive improvements in Health and Safety programs.
9. WSIB Claims Management experience is desired.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at 613 938 4777.

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