Health & Safety Specialist - Toronto, Canada - S & C Electric Company

S & C Electric Company

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager HSE, the Senior Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for providing Environmental, Health and Safety guidance and support to the Power System Services (PSS) and Production Operation divisions at our Toronto manufacturing facility.

You will play a pivotal role in encouraging and ensuring the continuous improvement of Health and Safety performance at S&C by conducting regular audits, identifying key risks, recommending and preparing actions plans, and working with the operations team to ensure full compliance.

You will provide advice and guidance on Health & Safety matters for our Canadian division by reviewing trends and target areas for improvement; deliver Health and Safety training, and work with the PSS and operations team on specific projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and manage policies, procedures, and reporting systems for PSS Safety program. Continually review these to ensure consistency with standards, legislation, regulatory changes, safety requirements, industry best practice and the needs of the company.
Conducts orientation with new employees on all health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Maintain records of thirdparty contracts relevant to health, safety, and environmental issues and legislation including, but not limited to ISNetworld and Avetta
Produces monthly analysis of safety documentation and statistics.
Actively participate in claims management, including return to work.
Perform safety monitoring and interpret data, prepare written reports, documenting testing methodology, observations, results, and recommendations.
Review all incident investigation reports and make suggestions to prevent reoccurrence and assist in the development of corrective action.
Research and stay current with health and safety industry trends; identify opportunities to be innovative in program development and delivery
Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee; encourage worker input and involvement in a meaningful manner.
Conduct internal (manufacturing environment) and external (PSS Field Work) safety inspections and audits as prescribed and follow up with the required corrective actions.
Participate in manufacturing and PSS meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental (EHS) Studies or a related field is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience working within EHS capacity
Experience working within the electrical/manufacturing industry
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of the low voltage and high voltage electrical safety work practices including applicable CSA Standards along with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its Regulations (Industrial Establishments & Construction).
Strong oral and written communication skills,
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proven ability to coach, train, and mentor to a variety of audiences (field services, senior management, and corporate staff)

- flexibility to provide health and safety support on the day and afternoon shift as needed

Ability to travel up to 30% within Canada, primarily Ontario

Physical Effort:

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. Involves mainly sitting at desk and performing computer work. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 5kg/11lbs

Travel:

Approximately 30% within Canada

Work Environment:

Acceptable working office environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of every day expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events e.g. spending time in the plant)

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd
Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team.

S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
Pension Plan
Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
Paid Holiday Shutdown
Summer Hours
Seniority Recognition Program
Employee Assistance Program
A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd.

will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants