Our growing Etobicoke client who is a leader in distribution is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4-5 years related experience overseeing for multiple sites. Reports to: Director of Warehouse Operations
Responsibilities The Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for managing the company’s Health and Safety Program. They will provide overall leadership, guidance, training, evaluation and support to Warehouse/Facilities operational teams to ensure a safe work setting for all our workers at all times by continuously promoting and ensuring safe work practice, educating and training our workers and ensuring compliance of all applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
Take ownership of the implementation of the company’s Health and Safety Program and make recommendations to amend, revise, update and modify from time to time as business changes
Provide overall H&S; guidance, recommendation and support to operational teams to ensure legal compliance
Maintain the company’s accreditation in the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program- YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE MANAGING THIS PROGRAM
Work collaboratively with the Transportation safety team on company Health & Safety programs and initiatives
Identify workplace safety hazards and develop ideas and solutions to correct promptly any deficiencies within our programs




Regularly inspect and evaluate the workplace in order to identify any existing or potential hazards so they can be avoided, if not eliminated
Follow up and investigate all incidents/accidents and report findings to take corrective action
Facilitate worker orientations and arrange/source worker education/certification training where required
Maintain and secure all Health and Safety records and documentation
Ensure regular joint health and safety committee (JHSC) meetings are held in all facilities
Maintain and update H&S; communication bulletin boards as per the OHS regulations
Represent the Company with external audit officials e.g. MOL etc.
Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience with occupation health and safety management
Safety Certifications/Designations are an asset
Prior experience working in industrial facilities/settings; warehouse/logistics, manufacturing etc.
In-depth understanding/knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety regulations
Outstanding communication skills
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues
Pro-active and strong organization skills
Work collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of data analysis
Valid Driver’s License required to drive to various facilities (ALL WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF EACH OTHER)
Experience representing the WSIB Excellence Program in the organization.
It is preferable if you have your CSRP or working towards it.
Salary- $77,000-$83,000

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📌 Health and Safety Specialist - Warehouse Distribution (Ontario)
🏢 Manpower Canada
📍 Ontario