Health and Safety Manager

Description

The OHS function includes: WCB administration, creating and implementing safety programs, WHMIS, ensuring compliance with regional, provincial and federal OHS legislation, training and development.

This position reports to the Director of Operations and requires interaction with all salary and hourly employees. It also requires external relationships with OHS inspectors, WCB case managers, and various service providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and/or training to salaried and supervisory personnel, regarding Health and safety matters.
• Manage all training and development activities.
• Provide supervision to Health & Safety Supervisor and Training Coordinator.
• Act as a resource for Managers and Supervisors
• Work closely with OHS team members to ensure consistency in application of approach in the areas of policy and program implementation.
• Design, coordinate, and oversee all training and development activities for employees, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and organizational standards.
• Conduct departmental inspections, hazard analysis, and audits, and develop subsequent action plans.
• Compile statistical information related to safety performance.
• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up on critical injuries and all OHS inspection orders.
• Develop and implement training programs for employees including, but not limited to, WHMIS, Accident Investigation, Lockout Procedures, Confined Spaces.
• Manage all disability management and submit documents and case management and/or adjudication for claims and appeals for WCB.
• Coordinate all modified duty and/or return to work programs.
• Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Food and Safety responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Health and Safety or equivalent industry experience
• 1 to 2 years of Safety experience in the food manufacturing sector, indicating familiarity with industry-specific safety standards, procedures, and challenges.
• 5 or more years of experience in OHS functions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and various human resources information software.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written and listening.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
• Proven ability to efficiently manage tasks, projects, and resources to ensure smooth operations and optimal productivity within the organization
• Strong organizational skills: excellent attention to details, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Presentation, facilitation, problem solving and teamwork skills are a necessity.
• Provide leadership and direction on all matters relating to Managed Care, and Disability Management of all facility staff.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Plant’s Health and Safety program.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Legislation and uphold the accredited PIR status.