Health and Safety Manager

Location
250 Brockport Drive, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5S1
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Dental care
Extended health care
RRSP match
 
Full job description
About Saand: We are building a better future!

At Saand we're not just co-workers we're a community that celebrates your passion and dedication. Your unique contribution is essential to our success, and we make sure you're not just seen but recognized. Our culture is one of appreciation, ensuring that your hard work doesn't just fuel our success today but sets the stage for your growth tomorrow. Our core values are more than just words they are way of life.

Why join us? Company culture is at our Core.

Work in a place where your team values you. Saand has always created an environment where our employees can thrive and are able to grow and develop their skills. One of our Core Value: ‘Know and Show the Truth” implies that we are best as an open team working together with transparency and integrity. Headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario Saand has over 4 decades of glass fabrication experience and has helped construct some of Ontario’s most iconic buildings.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager for all Saand locations who will help us unsure our team remains safe, educated and well informed and to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

This position is responsible for driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety Compliance and building a Safety Culture.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional in manufacturing to work with our experienced and talented team, to take advantage of the many exciting opportunities available for significant growth.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the CEO the Health and Safety Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Saand’s health and safety program by developing, implementing and monitoring health and safety plans, enforcing policies, standards, and evaluating practices to achieve compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and company policy. The focus of this position is on promoting occupational health and safety minimizing risks for employees while working towards continuous improvement in safety performance. The successful candidate works closely with the leadership team to identify and mitigate risks which may lead to occupational injury or illness.

Functional Responsibilities:

Enhance the organizational health and safety framework leveraging key principles per ISO 45001 and manufacturing best practices
Conduct regular site visits to verify health and safety performance and ensure alignment with legal and corporate standards.
Implement new policies, programs including initiatives such as hazard identification and control, LOTO, Working at Heights, WHMIS, Drive and Vehicle Safety, Contractor Safety, etc. Provide support during the implementation process leading to behavior-based safety culture for the organization.
Develop change management plans as needed and maintain a regular communication program which includes safety alerts, toolbox talks, etc.
Collaborate with operational teams to integrate health and safety considerations into daily activities and project planning
Conduct workplace audits which include inspection/observation of machinery, equipment and employee behavior; identify unsafe conditions, recommend and implement change where feasible or risk mitigation approach
Lead and actively participate in risk elimination and/or hazard prevention at the process and job task levels. Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Create control plans that measure performance against process standards and drive site specific accountability
Adapt work instructions for machine and equipment safety
Review near miss, accident, injury reports, Ministry of Labour (MOL) orders to ensure all incidents are properly reported, investigated and appropriate action has been taken to prevent recurrence or comply with MOL orders
Conduct and manage device and safety related training and presentations.
Assess and verify training needs for each plant, provide support to the sites on the planning of any necessary internal and/or external training as required. Work with Plant Managers and HR to ensure a training matrix is being maintained for the personnel at each site and that training needs align with regulatory, legal, and company requirements
Conduct safety trend analysis from incidents, near misses, safe behavior observations and compliance audits, etc.
Ensure all applicable documentation including WSIB reporting is organized and correctly filed
Stay up to date with industry regulations, trends and new technologies to continuously improve health and safety practices.
This position requires overnight travel to all Saand locations within Ontario.

What is in for you: Learn, Grow, Succeed: Opportunities for Continuous Learning

Plenty of room for growth and advancement
Challenging yet rewarding permanent career opportunity
Excellent working environment, team centric culture
Work life balance
Recognition, BBQs, Christmas party and luncheon
Perks and discounts available with travel, recreation, entertainment, referral bonus, office/school supplies
Benefits included:

Dental, Vision and Extended health benefit
Annual Healthcare Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
RRSP/DPSP company match
Education, Experience and Licensing requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Post secondary degree or diploma
CRSP or CSP active designation
5+ years’ experience in the process of Continuous Safety Improvement or Health and Safety in industrial organizations
ISO 45001
Behavior based safety
Risk Assessment
Industrial hygiene
Industrial safety
Ergonomics
WSIB
Lean manufacturing principals
Skills and Competencies:

Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability, auditing skills Interaction and collaboration with client group, workers, managers and leadership team.
Deep understanding of Health and Safety practices and legal requirements
Ability to work in a team-based environment.
Strong problem-solving ability, action-oriented
Detailed orientation with the ability to prepare for and manage contingency planning
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Significant change management experience
Effective presentation skills, able to deliver complex information to diverse employees
Proficiency with MS Office tools
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include walking, standing, prolonged sitting, manual dexterity, stress, noise, hot and cold temperature, some outdoor work.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes from airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud on occasion.

Interested? Apply now_ *__If you are good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you are the best at what you do, come work at Saand with us. Connect with one of our recruitment team or send us your resume at careers@saand.ca*_

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
RRSP match
Vision care
Work Location: In person

 

Canada
Ontario
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