Health & Safety Manager - Toronto, Canada - Canada Goose Inc.

Canada Goose Inc.

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story.

At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside.

To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger.

One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm.

We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

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Must be bilingual; fluent in French & English

The H&S Specialist will lead all Health & Safety related programs, training and initiatives for Canada Goose locations across the country.

The Specialist will partner with all functions and department leaders to establish a culture of safety and operational excellence and will be responsible for ensuring all programs comply with legislated provincial requirements.

Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Set the strategy and plans for achieving HS excellence. Partner with company leadership to establish an organizational culture that fosters positive safety behaviors and practices at all levels
Ensure the company meets or exceeds requirements established by government and regulatory agencies
Develop and implement programs, training/education, and policies/procedures which create a proactive approach to safety and promote continuous improvement in safetyrelated indicators
Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to identify needs, evaluate current programs or find alternative solutions and strategies
Lead hazard and risk assessments to proactively identify areas of opportunity and support the implementation of necessary controls. Facilitate internal/external audits against recognized standards
Supervise investigations of incidents /near misses and determine corrective action plans. Take decisive action and appropriate actions when standards are not met
Implement, lead and monitor Health and Safety orientation and training programs for employees and managers and manage the documentation
Provide guidance and support to managers across the organization on safety related programs, policies and procedures to ensure legislative and policy compliance
Prepare health and safety training reports as required
Ensure all Health and Safety related documentation and records required under the Health and Safety Program are maintained on file
Advise supervisory/management of Health and Safety training requirements for all employees to ensure program and legislative compliance, while maintaining related documentation and records
Provide support and guidance to management to ensure compliance with relevant provincial legislation including waste & hazardous waste management as well as emergency response/reporting protocols
Assist and support managers with Accident Investigation Reports
Prepare and coordinate Gradual Return to Work plans and/or modified duty plans
Compile monthly H&S stats into a monthly H&S report and distribute to all managers or as necessary
Analyze workplace accident/incident history and make recommendations to management to reduce and eliminate hazards in the workplace
Acts as internal HS consultant providing leadership, guidance and advice on a wide range of HS topics
Lead JHSC in Winnipeg locations and provide guidance / consult for other CG locations

Additional Information

Experience, Education and Designations:

Post secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environment Health, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education/training and experience in occupational health and safety
34 years experience in manufacturing setting
Knowledge in the technical fundamentals of safety management and risk assessments and reduction, including machinery & process safety, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, ergonomics and occupational health
Experience conducting inspections, investigations, audits, quality assurance, or program evaluation for the purpose of meeting accepted standards and/or legislation

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Must be bilingual; fluent in French & English
Knowledge of occupational health and safety fundamentals, principles, rights, duties and responsibilities across multiple provinces
Strong understanding of Disability Management & Return to Work programs and policies
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong written communication skills with the ability to write reports and related documents in a clear and concise manner
Ability to lead and manage difficult situations