Temporary Occupational Health Nurse - Brampton, ON, Canada - Due North

Description

Due North is a leader in the manufacturing of quality refrigerated and frozen food merchandisers and are well known by the Minus Forty & QBD brand name of products.

A wide product portfolio of commercial refrigeration products and the ability to customize products within a short time frame, has earned us the trust and confidence of our customers in a variety of markets.

We cater to ice cream vendors, frozen novelty merchandisers, frozen food vendors, refrigerated food merchandisers, and we're business partners with major corporations in the food industry.

Due North is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Coordinator. Entering the role of a Health and Safety Coordinator offers a pathway for professional growth.

The primary objective of the Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and enforcing the company health and safety policies and programs, while ensuring safe working procedures on company work sites, facilities and regulatory compliance.

Policies and Programs
Assist with all Health and Safety audits.

Assist with the coordination, the development, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety programs and comply with board policies, legislation, regulations and due diligence requirements.

Conduct and assist with fire drills for each site and follow up on monthly inspections for all locations.
Training

Assist with all health and safety training to ensure system wide compliance with legislation and regulations including the maintenance of appropriate training records.

Assist and track all required safety training and orientations for staff as determined by the organization and legislation in the database.

Assist with the health safety orientations for new employees and ensure all documents are completed and signed.

Monitor Return-to-Work claims.

Support the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) by assisting in agenda preparation, recording meeting minutes, and distributing them.

Assist in addressing health and safety concerns by participating in inspections, investigations, audits, tests, and risk assessments, and providing suggestions for corrective actions to minimize or eliminate hazards.

Promote health and safety awareness via organizing presentations, activities, and employee event.
Responsible for the guidance and correspondence regarding infection control daily procedures and outbreaks.

College diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources or related discipline.
Experience in implementing health, safety and wellness initiatives in a manufacturing organization.
Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
Ability to conduct research into legislative or policy changes and to present ideas in a professional manner.
Advanced computer proficiency including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Valid G Class Driver's License.