Drive Safety. As the Health and Safety Specialist, you will play a pivotal role of ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for all Team Members. You will support and drive health and safety programs and processes that address incidents, work towards reducing incidents and enable preventative behaviours within the workforce. Led by the Manager, Corporate Health and Safety, this position will best suit a proactive and solutions-driven professional with a genuine passion for building a workplace where safety is lived every day. Provide initial contact for Team Member Health and Safety concerns within the St. Jacobs Dealer Support Centre (DSC) and related Centres, determine response, and address concerns accordingly. Review incidents and provide support to Leaders in the Incident Investigation Process. Support effective root cause analysis and identify subsequent corrective actions required to prevent the incident from recurring. Perform or coordinate various health and safety inspections as required by legislation, including annual drills. Provide leadership to the Emergency Response Team through ensuring appropriate numbers, facilitating training and communication to leaders and crews. Design and deliver Health and Safety related training, including conducting Office Orientation (Compliance Safety). Ensure all First Aid equipment is properly maintained and in compliance with regulations. Ensure that First Aid is a priority in the event of an injury by maintaining effective levels of First Aiders, as well as supporting procedures. Stay up to date on latest Health and Safety research and developments,



as it relates to the DSC. Act as a backup contact for emergency situations. Facilitate HSMS projects and related duties as assigned by the Manager, Corporate Health and Safety. A college diploma in Health and Safety or similar, alongside 3-5 years of hands-on experience driving health and safety within the workplace. A Canadian Registered Safety Technologist (CRST) or equivalent is required. An Internal Auditor certification is an asset. Knowledge of Ontario Health & Safety legislation and a passion for continuous improvement. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to respond 24/7 to emergency situations as needed. How we’ll make you feel at Home Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our solid culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. Eligible for the annual bonus program. Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level. Discount at our Corporate Retail Store in St. Home & Auto Insurance discounts. Competitive vacation time. Personal and sick time. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications and assessing qualifications. These tools support efficiency and consistency throughout the recruitment process, but they do not replace human judgment. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence.

📌 EHS Safety Engineer (St. Jacobs)
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📍 St. Jacobs