Health and Safety Specialist

Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist Location: Dartmouth Our customer is a dynamic and team-oriented company. They believe that hiring the best people results in superior packaging and stronger relationships with customers. The facilities are located in Dartmouth, NS, Moncton, NB, Mount Pearl, NL and Summerside, PE. We are honored to be a member of Canada Best Managed Companies. The HSE Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of employees. This position involves developing, implementing, and monitoring occupational health and safety programs to create, foster, and maintain a safe working environment. The HSE Specialist collaborates with various teams and facilities to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement preventive measures. Additionally, they are responsible for keeping abreast of relevant regulations and standards to ensure compliance. The HSE Coordinator plays an important role in providing training and information to employees and worksites to ensure the success of our Safety Program. The HSE Specialist must be able to work independently and be willing to travel as required to our other facilities. This is a full-time position located in our Dartmouth facility. Their team is growing, and are seeking energetic individuals who are dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of the clients. Apply now! Advantages -Permanent full time position -On-Site position -Health Insurance, Dental and Medical -Competitive salary - Growth and Development Opportunities Responsibilities -Implement and maintain comprehensive OHS programs and policies in accordance with provincial regulations and relevant standards. Conduct regular risk assessments and collaborate with Supervisors and other team members to identify, address, and mitigate potential hazards and implement appropriate control strategies. -Provide OHS training to employees, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders. Develop educational materials and resources to promote awareness of safety practices and procedures, including new hire orientation. -Work with other team members to investigate, analyze workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses. Prepare detailed reports on incidents, identifying direct and indirect causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. -Stay up to date and informed about changes in occupational health and safety laws and regulations. Ensure the organizations compliance with all relevant OHS standards and guidelines. -Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify and rectify potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with accepted standards. Collaborate with supervisors and project teams to address and resolve safety issues effectively. -Ensure site compliance with provincial regulations, standards, and rules, including reporting requirements. -Maintain accurate records of incidents, inspections, and training sessions. Prepare and submit required report to regulatory agencies as necessary. -Foster a culture of safety by promoting open communication regarding safety concerns, expectations, and building relations. Collaborate with management, employees, and external stakeholders to address safety-related issues including the active participation and documentation of the JOHS Committee. -Assist with the Ergonomic Intervention Program, manage the Hearing Conservation Program, including testing, education, moulded plug program and assist with our Heat Stress Program. -Monitor and evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of OHS programs and policies. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance overall worksite safety. Qualifications -Minimum of 3 years OHS/EHS experience in manufacturing or a related field -Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety; -Strong understanding of and experience implementing Corporate OH&S policies and initiatives. -Experience with safety compliance software would be an asset. -Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to prepare and communicate OH&S reports. -Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and Publisher. -Experience in developing and delivering training material. -Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team. -Proven ability to work with demanding deadlines, independently and with a team. -Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. -Strong work ethic and positive attitude. Summary Why Randstad? There are lots of good jobs, good companies and good bosses out there. At Randstad, we're here to help you find what's right for you. If you don't already have a Randstad profile and are interested in this position, we invite you to call us at 514.695.3315 and ask Patrick to meet with you. You can email your resume to patrick.pepin@randstad.ca Add me on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-pepin-319b451a8/ For a complete list of all available jobs by division, visit www.randstad.ca. We look forward to receiving your application Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community. Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.