Growing family-owned leader in the energy distribution industry (propane / fuels / lubricants) is seeking a high-energy, skilled and committed safety professional based out of our St. Thomas facility!
 
Join a successful and growing company and you will be able to boast to others about our:

• Safety excellence….a proactive safety culture and industry safety leader!
• Investment in our employees through training and development opportunities!
• Great opportunity to work for a company with a reputation for safe and up-to-date facilities and great employees!
• Commitment to community support and involvement in the communities that we serve!

  
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is responsible for planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining a variety of health and safety and environmental programs in addition to ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Lead the activities and responsibilities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. 
• Develop, enforce and maintain corporate safety policies and standards and act as the subject matter expert.
• Administer Customer requirements of 3rd party safety organizations (Browz, ISNetworld, PICS).
• Lead company efforts in promoting safety and participation in groups such as the WSIB Safety Group.
• Ensure workplace inspections are completed and issues acted upon.
• Plan and deliver new hire safety training and other standardized training such as WHMIS, TDG, Fall Protection, etc.
• Support and assist with customer and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate and maintain environmental and emergency response plans, procedure and policies.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and report accidents and near misses. Review property and injury reports. Responsible for the overall administration of workers compensation program. Support Human Resources in administering the RTW program and any follow up specific to WSIB.
• Monitor, revise, and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Do you have the qualifications we’re looking for?

• College Diploma or equivalent work experience with 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Experience in the transportation and/or fuels industry is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong training capabilities; program development and facilitation.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment in addition to being self-motivated with ability to work with limited direction in a team or independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well with others and create effective customer-focused relationships at all levels, including well rounded coaching, motivational and adult education skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate policies, programs and regulations.
• An above average comfort level with computers is necessary as is experience with MS Office functions.
• Occasional travel will be required. 

If yes, then we want you to apply!
Interested applicants are directed to submit their resume and cover letter via email to hr@dowlerkarn.com. Please reference “Safety Coordinator” in the email subject line.  The deadline for consideration is noon on February 16, 2016.
 

What’s in it for you?
First of all…boasting rights (see above)! 

As well, this is currently a dayshift position and we provide a competitive salary and benefit package including group insurance, a short and long term disability program and RRSP matching program.  Not to mention, employee discounts…and who doesn’t use gasoline!
 

If you want to learn more about Dowler-Karn, please visit our website at www.dowlerkarn.com or connect with us:  
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