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
- One or more years working in a similar role preferred
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Skills
- 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
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.
To apply for this job email your details to skhan@macleanengineering.com.
