Health & Safety Coordinator II

Purpose of Role 

Working closely with managers, the coordinator assists with the development, implementation and promotion of strategies, procedures and systems across the company leading teams above and beyond compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation and training activities
• Create monthly Safety Talks and support supervisors by attending regularly
• Prepare content monthly meetings with Supervisors (SafeSups)
• Audit action plans by evaluating program elements (Emergency Response, Machine-guarding, WHMIS, First Aid etc.) through observation, interviews, surveys, and documentation review.
• Ensure systems, processes and procedures are in place for early identification of hazards and appropriate communication of changes
• Develop and support Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Update/Prepare response for gaps from HS metrics (leading and lagging indicators)
• Review incident investigations and associated trends; Assist supervisors w/root causes, corrective actions, and follow up
• Draft and submit workers’ compensation reports, assist with return-to-work process (modified duties documentation, meet with employees, follow up on cases)
• Provide support to Joint Health, Safety Committee and assist with administrative tasks
• Create content and update communication boards
• Stay current with legislation changes and ensure organization complies with/implements standards, technical documents, policies and procedures
• Make recommendations on personal protective equipment
• Organize and act on air/noise assessments and medical surveillance as required
• Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend suitable tools/ equipment
• Encourage site-consistency in equipment use and processes
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all policies and procedures take health and safety into account.
• Travel between sites as required
• Attend training, conferences and symposiums as required

Qualifications

Education

• Health, Safety related certificate, diploma, degree, or equivalent

Experience

• Three or more years working in a similar role preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Skills

• Fluency in both English and French is required
• Detailed-oriented and highly organized is a must
• Team-oriented, positive attitude, high aptitude, humble and willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated; able to schedule priorities as assigned and working with minimal direct supervision
• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
• Creative and innovative with focus on problem solving

About Us:  Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety first environment to build high quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

•    3 weeks’ vacation annually

•    Paid Overtime after 40 hours worked

•    Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)

•    Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)

•    Annual Employee Bonus

•    $250.00 Annual Safety Shoe allowance

•    Company paid uniforms

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position. A clear and satisfactory result is required for all candidates prior to the confirmation of employment. 

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.