Health & Safety Coordinator

Our client is a well-established food processing company who is looking to expand their team.  The company has grown rapidly and has expanded to over 6 manufacturing facilities across Canada and the United States. The company specializes in prepared and sliced meat products to both retail and food service clientele.

Our client offers a competitive compensation, excellent benefit package, and opportunities for advancement. Don’t miss out on this career opportunity!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular health & safety training e.g. WHMIS, Lockout, Forklift, Walkie, Reach Truck, etc
• Perform hazard assessments of all jobs using Workwell audit format
• Write SOP’s for jobs identified as ‘high risk’ from the hazard assessment; train employees on the same
• Conduct new equipment pre-start safety reviews as required
• Develop monthly safety talk material for Supervisor’s crew talks
• Coordinate and facilitate WSIB Safety Groups program initiatives
• Review and follow up on accident/incident reports receive from Supervisors
• Completion of Form 7’s to WSIB
• WSIB and Weekly Indemnity Case Management
• Conducting physical demands job analyses (PDA’s) on all production and related jobs
• Liaise with doctors, WSIB or Sun life to ensure proper disposition of claims, including accommodating restrictions and/or challenging claims
• Participate on JHSC, conducting workplace inspections and attending regular meetings
• Conducting new hire orientations
• Completion of statistical H&S reporting on a monthly and as-needed basis

Requirements:

• University degree or College Diploma/Certificate in Health & Safety
• 3-5 years related work experience, gained in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced in conducting safety audits and assessments of organization and workplaces
• Independent and self-motivated, demonstrating time management and the ability to deal with issues at first hand.
• Ability to organize the various functions for which the position is responsible – must be a detailed and analytical individual.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required for presentations, training, generating forms, letters and reports.
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
• Travel as required between Southwestern Ontario facilities
• Reliable vehicle
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and other entitlements

Please forward resume to [email protected] or fax 519-673-6792.

Please note, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.