Health & Safety Coordinator-Human Resources

Job title:

Health & Safety Coordinator-Human Resources

Company

KI

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEWDevelops and administers health and safety programs, policies and procedures. Ensures that management takes the action needed to raise employee awareness of risks and to reduce, avoid, and protect employees from hazards in the workplace, including occupational illness or disease. Collaborates with employees and supervisors to monitor, identify, and correct potential safety, health, and environmental hazards and recommend actions for improvement. Assures compliance with organization and government health, safety, and environmental standards. Reviews new products, equipment, and processes for potential hazards and recommends modification before introduction.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSRisk Management, Compliance, Policy, Training and Communication:

• Risk identification
• Provide strategy on mitigating risks
• Plan/prepare for all health & safety related internal and external audits
• Ensure that all existing health & safety policies comply to current legislative standards and requirements, and propose changes as needed
• Develop and maintain an in depth understanding of current OHSA and MoL requirements as they relate to health & safety
• Schedule and facilitate (chairperson) Management Health & Safety Review meetings and be prepared to Co-Chair Joint Health & Safety Meetings
• Develop and deliver employee orientation and training packages to educate employees and managers as requested
• Conduct regular audits and hazard assessments; create and execute plans that achieve regulatory compliance while working collaboratively with manufacturing management and engineering as needed
• Coordinate mandatory safety drills with external and internal customers
• Work in coordination with HR Manager to manage WSIB claims

Administrative Requirements and Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain all health & safety and training programs
• Complete annual updates of all safety policies and orientation packages
• Complete all pre-start reviews
• Monitor and record Suggestions and PRFs to achieve targeted KI timelines and follow up action as required

• Maintain all training records
• Provide technical support as requested
• Update communication televisions (Google Slides) and notice boards with current and relevant safety information
• Stay current on changing workplace safety rules and guidelines
• Submit and create reports as required

Other business responsibilities as requested, including supporting HR Manager in event planning and setup.QUALIFICATIONSCategoryRequirementsEDUCATION

• Post-secondary training in field

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Experience in dealing with confidential information required
• First responder experience/exposure an asset

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Joint Health & Safety Certification (may be completed upon hire)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong multitasking skills
• Professionalism
• Positive attitude

Expected salary

Location

Pembroke, ON

Job date

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:28:42 GMT

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