The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator develops, administers, and implements companywide occupational safety programs, and serves as the coordinator for the occupational safety programs within one or more divisions and/or departments. The Health & Safety Coordinator plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental occupational safety programs within one or more divisions
Your Impact:
- Leadership & Program Management: Develop, implement, and maintain occupational safety programs to meet compliance standards and organizational goals.
- Compliance & Training: Stay current with legislation, ensure all health and safety policies align with regulations, and provide training for employees at all levels.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify workplace risks, investigate incidents, and recommend solutions to eliminate or reduce accidents.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster new ideas to enhance safety programs and reduce the environmental footprint of the facility.
- Collaboration: Partner with project managers to evaluate safety impacts of new initiatives and modifications to processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain health and safety objectives, targets, and control procedures to meet legal and organizational requirements.
- Conduct weekly health and safety inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
- Lead training sessions to ensure all employees are equipped with the knowledge to work safely.
- Investigate safety violations and implement prevention strategies.
- Oversee replenishment of first aid supplies and personal protective equipment.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and implement solutions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communicator with proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems; advanced MS Suite skills preferred.
- Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and service-oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 1 year of experience, or 5 years of safety-related experience in manufacturing.
- Safety certifications (e.g., CRSP, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information) are a strong asset.
- Knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation and safety management systems.
