Health and Safety Adviser - Vaughan, Canada - Toro Group of Companies

Toro Group of Companies
Toro Group of Companies
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Vaughan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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JOB SUMMARY
Ensures Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) systems comply with company policies and procedures. Implements and support OHS programs and work towards continual improvement.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Health & Safety:


  • Ensures all safety policies, procedures and processes are in place and followed
  • Reports all safety incidents and hazards promptly

Technical / Function-Specific:


  • Audits and assesses the OHS programs and procedures, makes recommendations for improvement, and implements corrective actions, with a focus on incident prevention.
  • Provides advise/support to plant management and staff in the identification and mitigation of hazards.
  • Conducts regular plant safety inspections and reports any issues/hazards to plant management/supervisors.
  • Updates Health & Safety procedures and policies.
  • Develops Safe work procedures in conjunction with plant management as required.
  • Conducts hazard/nearmiss and incident investigations to determine root cause.
  • Advises supervisors/management regarding health and safety issues, rules, regulations and ensures that corrective action, and follow up is carried out.
  • Schedules and organizes training (e.g. scissor lift, boom lift, first aid, fall protection )
  • Develops, organizes and/or delivers training session on Health and Safety and other related topics.
  • Maintains all compliance documentation and Health & Safety boards.
  • Provides support/advisement to the Joint Health & Safety Committees.
  • Undertakes/advises on Ergonomic assessments of both office and plant tasks.
  • Provides Emergency response support.
  • Supports WSIB claims management and facilitates early and safe return to work programs.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Internal / External Customer Service:


  • Works closely with all plant personnel to ensure safety standards and protocols are being implemented and audited
  • Engages and communicates with all key stakeholders on a daily basis
  • Delivers a high quality, responsive service to ensure health and safety actions are promptly addressed

Administration:


  • Produces high standard written communications and reports
  • Maintains a catalogue of health and safety best practice material and Health and safety documentation, reports, incident/accident logs, etc

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE IN THE ROLE

Education:


  • Minimum postsecondary diploma/degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Industrial Hygiene

Experience

  • Experience working with/auditing documented management systems (OHSAS 18001, ISO 45000, ISO 14000)
  • Disability case management and/or WSIB claims management experience.
  • Environmental management experience

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTE THE ABOVE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and other related legislation/standards.
  • Excellent people skills and 'can do' attitude, works well with others
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Problem solving capabilities and ability to generate ideas and solutions
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Work flexibly (days, nights and/or weekends)
  • Conflict resolution

DEMONSTRATE COMPANY VALUES
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Do what you say - act with integrity so our customers and internal partners trust us to deliver results
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Get it done - find solutions to ensure the job gets done right
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Be better every day - take pride and be passionate about improving our business, safety, and quality and strive to be the best
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Think big picture - think long-term, be strategic and have a vision. Your investment in our business, is critical to our success.
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Build strong relationships - value our employees, suppliers, and advisors as an essential part of our business. Develop and maintain strong relationships with our customers, contractors and stakeholders.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Willing to work a flexible shift

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:


  • Occupational Health & Safety or
Industrial Hygiene: 3 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CRSP) (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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