Overview

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

Founded 50 years ago and 4,000 employees strong, Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), known under the TC Transcontinental brand, is a Canadian retail marketing services company, Canada's largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Driven by the vision of a more informed, educated and prosperous society, TC Transcontinental propels its clients' success across the retail, education, book and information industries. With agility, creativity and boldness, we design and deliver innovative, high-value products and services.

We're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to lead safety for one of our largest manufacturing operations. Supporting a 24/7 production environment with nearly 600 employees, you'll play a key role in protecting our people, influencing operational decisions, and building a proactive safety culture across the site.

This is a highly visible role where you'll work directly with plant leaders, supervisors, and employees to make a real impact every day.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. This range is provided to ensure clarity and promote equitable access to employment opportunities. This is a role we are urgently hiring for and is open as a replacement.

Responsibilities

When your actions lead to success:

Hands-On Production Safety (70% of time):

- Spend the majority of your time directly in the production setting, actively ensuring a safe workplace.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections (daily, weekly, monthly) to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
- Lead risk assessments in collaboration with Supervisors, Managers, and Health & Safety Committee members, for both new processes and updates.
- Participate in weekly Safety Walks with Plant Leadership and bi-weekly walks with the Safety Team to identify and address potential risks.
- Oversee contractor safety inspections, ensuring proper PPE, WSIB coverage, liability insurance, and advance hazard recognition.




- Review, update, and audit safety-focused programs in alignment with TC corporate standards.
- Manage changes in processes, equipment, and work areas while maintaining safety compliance.
- Maintain safety communications, update boards, and promptly address employee safety concerns.

Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities (30% of time):

- Lead the Safety Team: set agendas, facilitate meetings, track corrective actions, and ensure accountability.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, rules, and corporate safety policies, acting as a liaison with authorities when necessary.
- Participate in corporate safety audits, track follow-up actions, and implement continuous improvements.
- Review and update plant safety documents annually to align with TC Corporate programs and Health & Safety Policy Statement.
- Investigate accidents and incidents: identify root causes, implement preventive measures, and issue Safety Alerts locally and companywide in a timely manner.
- Maintain all safety documentation (policies, procedures, SOPs) and ensure accessbility for Supervisors, Managers and Leadership.
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure all required safety training is developed, scheduled, conducted, and tracked; oversee completion of training programs.
- Assist in developing facility safety goals with the Maintenance Manager.
- Manager corporate safety reporting, including monthly hours, training records, and safety action plans.
- Read and comply with all permits under the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority(RPRA)

Qualifications

When your expertise drives us:

- 3+ years of Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

- Knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation and best practices

- Experience conducting inspections, investigations,



and risk assessments

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Ability to influence and coach leaders and employees at all levels

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Bonus points for

- CRSP, CHSC or other Health & Safety certification
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting a 24/7 operation

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
- Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
- Career development opportunities
- A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

TC Transcontinental is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work workplace—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact [email protected].

Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.

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📌 Health and Safety Advisor - Manufacturing (Aurora)
🏢 Transcontinental
📍 Aurora