Health, Safety, Environment and Human Resources Business Partner

Department:  Health and Safety & Human Resources
Reports to:  Director, Human Resources
Status: Full Time

Location: Teeswater

Food & Safety Quality Level:  1

Job Scope:  

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and the Director, Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability this position will lead both our on-site Human Resources (HR) and our site health, safety, and environment (HS&E) agenda, further embedding these critical areas within the culture. Working very closely with the Operations Manager and site management, and in conjunction with our HR Director and H&S Director, you will guide and provide service on all matters relating to HR policies, procedures and practices as well as the effective management of our corporate health, safety & environmental program, employee education, and H&S policy and procedures.

Also working very collaboratively with our local Operations, Bulk Hauling, and other site partners, you will be required to prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, manage a high level of detail including compliance, claims management and local data administration. You have a safety-first mentality, understand the value of working as part of a team, and enjoy the challenge of a highly important role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily onsite HR & Health & Safety leadership.
• Provide support and advice to management and staff on a wide range of employee relations and human resources initiatives, while promoting positive relations with all stakeholders.
• Provide direction and lead internal employee investigations.
• Accountable to ensure site employee engagement plan is actioned.
• Lead and support site Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Provide direction and guidance on local compensation and benefit questions, policies and reviews.
• Assist in the upkeep of the Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental compliance management system.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external health, safety & environmental audits and inspections.
• Ensure integrity pertaining to compensation management across the site, including data accuracy, internal compensation, and pay structures.
• Site lead for communication to employees including company bulletin boards, app and TV’s
• Complete Form 7s and coordinate the return-to-work program (RTW)
• Help coordinate environmental affairs: Environmental Approvals, Monitoring and Reporting, Hazardous Materials Management (waste material disposal), and Waste Management.
• Track and schedule all health, safety & environmental training programs.
• Monitoring and inspecting site to ensure HSE compliance; assisting in and ensuring proper investigation and reporting of incidents and accidents; and conducting in-house training sessions on site (e.g. orientations, hazard assessments, shop talks, etc.)
• Facilitate the organizing of corporate events such as fundraising campaigns and holiday parties and actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Attend prescribed courses/training.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree with focus on Health and Safety AND Human Resource Management (CHRP or working towards preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hands-on Health, Safety and Environment AND HR leadership role.  
• Solid working knowledge of health, safety & environmental regulations and related principles and practices.
• Demonstrated effective change management and influencing skills.
• Experience conducting adult training considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
• Understanding that maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information is a mandatory.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and coach others, while working collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong professionalism and diplomacy pertaining to all areas of discretion and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Self starter, strategic thinking and customer focused.
• Demonstrated strong judgment and decision making skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and HRM systems.