Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Location: Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario
Company: Polytainers Inc.
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Sr. Director, Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Onsite

At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first and continuously look for better ways to work. We create an environment where people are encouraged to share their ideas, empowered to take action and are supported in their growth.

When you join Polytainers, you become part of a team that values accountability, collaboration and respect. Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters. Together, we partner for success, win through teamwork and create packaging solutions for today and tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Health & Safety Specialist will be responsible for leading the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Human Resources, and senior leadership, this individual will ensure regulatory compliance, lead incident investigations, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, and drive sustainable improvements in safety performance.

The successful candidate will be a confident safety professional who can work independently,



challenge unsafe practices, influence leadership decisions, and take ownership of safety initiatives from identification through resolution.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety Leadership and Compliance

- Lead, implement, and continuously improve health and safety programs, policies, and procedures across the manufacturing facility.
- Ensure compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments), and other applicable legislation.
- Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for workplace health and safety matters.
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance leadership to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, particularly those involving machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Lead workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to proactively identify and address potential hazards.
- Provide technical guidance on machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs).
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, including the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, during inspections and investigations.
- Influence operational decisions to ensure employee safety remains a priority.

Incident Investigation and WSIB Management





- Lead investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses, including detailed root cause analysis.
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans and ensure timely implementation and closure.
- Oversee WSIB claims management, including reporting, documentation, and return-to-work coordination.
- Partner with Human Resources and Operations to facilitate secure and effective modified work and return-to-work programs.
- Analyze incident trends and recommend initiatives to reduce workplace injuries and lost-time incidents.

Safety Culture and Employee Engagement

- Drive a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, employee engagement, and collaboration with plant management.
- Coach supervisors and managers on their health and safety responsibilities and accountability.
- Lead safety awareness initiatives, toolbox talks, and workplace safety communications.
- Identify training needs and develop or deliver programs related to LOTO, forklift safety, PPE, hazard identification, and other manufacturing safety requirements.
- Oversee health and safety orientation for new employees and contractors.
- Address unsafe behaviours and recurring non-compliance through coaching, corrective actions, and appropriate escalation.

Continuous Improvement and Reporting

- Facilitate Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings and ensure follow-up on outstanding actions.
- Establish, monitor, and report key safety performance indicators, including incident rates, near misses, lost-time injuries, and corrective action completion.
- Prepare regular safety reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
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