Health and Safety Specialist

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President, Health and Safety is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment. This includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant staff to facilitate compliance with Plant and Sofina H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards to support plant’s health and safety program and initiatives.  

Key Accountabilities:

• Partner with Plant Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies;
• Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of the Plant Health & Safety Program to eliminate the risks causing workplace incidents and injuries.
• Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with plant management.
• Accountable for identifying, developing, & delivering health & safety training requirements for the workforce.
• Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary.
• Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s safety and health program. Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives.
• Support the claims/case management requirements of facilities, as required and at the direction of Sofina’s H&S Manager responsible for claims management. Coordinate and facilitate any WCB/WSIB proactive/program initiatives, as directed.
• Provide ongoing support/guidance/participation to the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.
• Influence and challenge plant management as required to help improve H&S performance and results.

Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma or Certification from a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program, in the process of obtaining certification or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
•  3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial/State safety legislation and regulation, Occupational Health and Safety standards is required. 
• Valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or Emergency Medical Technician Certification is required.