Health & Safety Administrator (Summer Contract)

Job title:

Health & Safety Administrator (Summer Contract)

Company

Kruger

Job description

Kruger Products Inc. is most well known as the leading manufacturer and distributor of Canada’s leading Tissue Brands (including Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®’, SpongeTowels®, White Swan® and Embassy®) for both the consumer and away from home markets, but we’re quickly becoming known as one of Canada’s best places to work as well.We are leaders in our communities, leaders in sustainability, and leaders in connecting with our consumers.We know our people are our greatest competitive advantage, and we strive to help them grow, succeed, innovate, and make our company even better each and every day.Kruger PRO- Trenton is looking for someone with a passion for Health & Safety to support the effective implementation and maintenance of the organization’s health and safety management system within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all safety documentation, training records, and compliance activities are accurately maintained and aligned with legislative requirements and internal policies.AccountabilitiesAdministrative Support:

• Maintain and update health and safety records, including training logs, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
• Prepare and distribute safety communications, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Assist in the coordination of Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings and maintain related documentation.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure documentation and practices comply with relevant legislation (e.g., OSHA, WSIB, WHMIS).
• Track and report on safety performance indicators such as incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and assisting with follow-up actions.

Training & Communication:

• Coordinate onboarding safety training and refresher courses for employees and contractors.
• Maintain training matrices and ensure certifications are current.
• Assist in the development and distribution of safety bulletins and awareness materials.

Operational Support:

• Support the execution of risk assessments, safety inspections, and hazard identification processes.
• Provide support for incident/accident investigations
• Coordinate with Supervisors in the creation of Return-to-Work plans
• Assist in the roll-out and testing of a new standardized software platform
• Monitor PPE inventory and coordinate distribution to employees.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and drills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with safety management systems or EHS software.
• Health & Safety certification or working towards is an asset.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to the manufacturing floor.
• Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor.
• Occasional flexibility in hours may be required to support training or incident response.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with safety management systems or EHS software.
• Health & Safety certification or working towards is an asset.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to the manufacturing floor.
• Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor.
• Occasional flexibility in hours may be required to support training or incident response.

Expected salary

Location

Ontario

Job date

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:55:58 GMT

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