Health, Safety and Environment - Markham, Canada - Aurora Cannabis

Aurora Cannabis

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist

Job location:
Markham, ON

Employment type:
Full Time Employment

Hours: 40 Hours per week

A little about us
Hi, we're Aurora Cannabis, and we're so excited to meet you

We're a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives.

We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers.

We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family - from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71 and Whistler.

Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our "A-Team".

We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together.

We think
BIG, act
BOLD and execute with
PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

Job summary
Are you a cannabis enthusiast with an energetic spirit? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? If so, we would love to meet you

We're looking for an ambitious and hard-working professional to join our Health and Safety team in the role of
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist

As a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist, you will.

Nurture a safe and healthy environment for our facilities by evaluating workplace hazards and opportunities, investigating accidents or incidents, and developing H&S practices and programs that define responsibilities and optimize the wellness of our community
Administrate programs that educate employees on Occupational Health and Safety and ensure compliance with all legislation and regulations issued by government agencies
Work closely with leadership to drive and strengthen safety culture by resolving concerns and identify opportunities for improvements towards safety programs, including maintaining a visible presence in the facility
Assist HR with the management of WSIB claims by ensuring timely completion of accident/injury reporting and modified duties are completed as prescribed
Schedule and lead monthly JHSC meeting, including monthly workplace inspections
Ensure tools and equipment meet industry standards, are installed properly and regularly inspected, as defined by the Occupational Health & Safety legislation where applicable
Review corrective and preventive action (CAPA's) plans and ensure timely follow up and closure of assigned items
Support the Corporate Social Responsibility Team's Environmental initiatives and reporting requirements
Provide support to facilities by attending safety meetings, completing inspections, facilitating training, creating communications, conducting orientation and project hazard assessments, developing site safety plans, and providing technical support for all health and safety matters

You would be the best fit for this role if you have

Postsecondary education such as a Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
A minimum of five years of experience in a Health and Safety role within a manufacturing, food processing or pharma environment (we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
CRSP is preferred
Extensive understanding and knowledge of OHSA, environmental regulations, data analysis and risk assessments
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint
Detail and results oriented with the ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines
Must have excellent communication and organizational skills

Why you'll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here's how we do it
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Flexibility:you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance.
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Total rewards:we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
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Benefits:we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a
medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with **$3,0