Health and Safety Coordinator - Elmvale, Canada - Glueckler Metal Inc

Glueckler Metal Inc

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Elmvale, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

This position will oversee all activity encompassing Health & Safety and will work closely alongside the company's HR and Production Departments, as well as senior Management.

The individual must have exceptional understanding of compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

The incumbent of this position should promote the well-being of employees in the workplace; avoid exposure to risk and reduce costs related to workplace injuries and/or non-compliance fines and penalties.

Reporting to Human Resources, the incumbent must be highly skilled in employee relations with a strong experience background preferably in both Health and Safety and Human Resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Healthy and Safety Coordinator will be required to fulfill and/or manage the responsibilities as listed below;

Health & Safety

Develop and maintain GMI's Safety Policies and Procedures to facilitate and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Provide advice, guidance, support and recommendations to managers in the development of department safety related procedures, legislative compliances, workplace practices, conditions and accident investigations.
Interpret and promote applicable codes, standards, guidelines and relevant legislation pertaining to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and any other applicable statutes/or regulations
Minimize or alleviate unsafe work conditions and prevent workplace accidents and promote compliance by regularly auditing the performance and competencies of all departments
Develop and deliver necessary safety training and workshops
Provide guidance to the company's Joint Health and Safety Committee
Review for completeness and accuracy of information, authorize and submit all WSIB Form 7's to the Workplace Safety Insurance Board. Ensure timely processing of related correspondence from all departments.
Liaise with WSIB representatives, managers, supervisors and staff to ensure return to work & legislated obligations are met.
Maintain detailed expenditure records of WSIB related costs to facilitate recommendations for cost savings or program expenditures
Advise Supervisors/Managers and Staff of training requirements and conduct or arrange such training, coordinate all company Occupational Health & Safety certification training such as First Aid/CPR as well as any workplace specific safety training.
Establish and maintain in conjunction with Human Resources a comprehensive organizational wide safety training program
Review JHSC meeting minutes, Accident/Incident Investigation Reports and WSIB claims; Conduct all critical injury investigations under the OH&SA.
Investigate, prepare for and attend any tribunals, courts or hearings related to OHS
Participate in area Safety Groups and maintain networking connections
Provide orientation and training sessions as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge
The incumbent must have knowledge in the following areas:

Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
Strong customer service, relationship building, problem solving and followup skills
Thorough knowledge of current trends within Health & Safety and Human Resources fields
Ability to conduct accident investigations
Ability to develop and deliver health and safety training
Must have demonstrated knowledge of and experience interpreting and working with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Employment Standards Act, the Labour Relations Act, the Ontario Human Rights Act, the Building Code and the Fire Code
Current and emerging occupational health issues
Effective workplace safety audit techniques

Skills

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

Excellent organization, attention to detail and multitasking abilities
Discretion and sound business ethics
Dedicated to fairness
Dual focus ability with strategic and team orientation
Ability to gain and nurture employee trust
Advanced communications skills, both verbal and written
Critical thinker
Committed to continuous improvement
Exceptional customer service skills and cultural understanding
Excellent presentation skills

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must possess a positive attitude towards teamwork and must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trust worthy
Be respectful & possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED
College coursework or University degree; or five (5) or more years of working experience in a Health & Safety role
Recognized Certification or Designation an asset
Advanced Microsoft Office skills

What we'll bring to the table
We offer an additional vacation accrual rate above and beyond employment standards, starting at a base of 6%.

Company health and dental benefits ar