Health and Safety Specialist - Windsor, Canada - Altair Engineering

Altair Engineering

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Windsor, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Health and Safety Specialist - PSP

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Health and Safety Specialist - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive Health & Safety programs to ensure the continued compliance with all applicable corporate policies and government regulations for salary, hourly bargaining unit, contract employees and contractors.
Manage the Multi-Site Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) for the Automotive Research & Development Centre (ARDC) and the Vehicle Completion Centre (VCC).
Coordinate a robust training program for all new and existing salary, hourly and contract employees in compliance with corporate and government regulations and standards.
Monitor changes to Health and Safety legislation and ensure current safety programs and practices are in compliance with changes.
Ensure activities of service providers and construction contractors with respect to health and safety are in compliance with corporate and government regulations and standards.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Responsible for all Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable Provincial regulations and corporate policies. Investigate and develop resolutions to safety concerns and work refusals with all hourly, salary and contract employees.
Co-Chair monthly multisite JHSC Incident meetings for the ARDC and VCC. Represent the ARDC and VCC during Corporate H&S Compliance Audits and coordinate & conduct weekly observation tours.
Chair weekly incident meetings with department supervisors and managers.
Develop training plans and maintain records for all employees, contract associates and students as required by OH&S Act & Regulations. Conduct new employee, contractor and student H&S orientations.
Represent the company during Ministry of Labour (MOL) visits and investigate, resolve and close subsequent MOL orders.
Coordinate Prestart Safety Reviews and Safety Buyoffs for all new equipment and processes.
Manage the professional consulting services including conducting Prestart Safety Reviews, Confined Space Hazard Assessments and Rescue Plans.
Health & Safety pillar lead for ARDC.

Basics:

Diploma or TRADE in Health and Safety, Human Resources, Labour Relations, Risk Management or closely related field.
510 years of experience with Occupational Health and Safety, risk management or safety related experience in construction or industrial environment.
Minimum Level 1 Health & Safety certification registered with WSIB an asset.
25 years of experience in a unionized labour environment.
Strong project management, organizational, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to accept a wide variety of assignments including some outside the realm of health and safety in a customer service oriented environment.
Proficient with MS Office programs.
Experience with electric vehicle safety would be an asset but not required.
510 years of Health and Safety experience preferably on a Joint Health and Safety Committee working in an industrial or construction environment in Ontario.
Proficient in MS Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
25 years of experience in a unionized labour environment.
Bachelor Degree or diploma in Health and Safety, HR, Labour Relations or a closely related field.
Ability to lead Health and Safety program with little supervision.
This position is Onsite 100%.
Driving of a vehicle required.
Frequent travel within City of Windsor, infrequent travel to US and other parts of Ontario.

How You Will Be Successful:

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Envision the Future:

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Communicate Honestly and Broadly:

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Seek Technology and Business "First":

Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
Paid holidays and vacation time off
Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future.

With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

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