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

- 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 3-4 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 robust 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- $80,000-$84,000

📌 Health and Safety Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 ManpowerGroup
📍 Toronto