Reporting to the Plant Manager, while working closely with other department leaders and managers, the Safety Specialist oversees Condairs workplace health and safety programs and ensures compliance with all requirements. This individual will be responsible for helping prevent incidents in the workplace, promote a positive safety culture and ensuring that employees adhere to the Condairs Health and Safety program. Carries out workplace inspections and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance. Responds to and investigates concerns and complaints from workers and takes appropriate action. Assist injured workers with obtaining medical treatment. Report injuries to workers compensation insurance as required and follow-up on medical treatment, payments, etc. Active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Creates, updates, and maintains Condairs Safe Operating Procedures, Safety Manual, and other policies as needed. Recommends changes in procedures and policies. Stays current on health and safety legislation both in Canada and USA. Participates in the creation and monitoring of employee health and safety training courses. Assists in the health and safety training of new employees. Adhere to the companys Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies. Travel to the US and potentially overseas as needed approximately 20% of the time. Occupational Health & Safety Certificate (or equivalent accreditation preferable). Experience working with USA companies on OSHA-related requirements an asset. Language Skills: Fluent in English (reading, writing, spoken). Computer Skills: Experienced using Windows systems. Proficient user of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification; Valid passport and valid driver''s license is required. Proven ability to work in Canada and the ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required. Other: Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and related legislation. Understanding of USA OSHA and Workers Compensation an asset. Personal Characteristics Offers to help others to achieve common goals. Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments. Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed. Safety: Observes safety and security procedures. Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly use a computer workstation Regularly walk, stand, bend, twist, reach while conducting inspections, observing the production floor, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manufacturing plant (dust, debris, noise, moving equipment/machinery) Airport/airplane environments when travelling. Condair is pleased to provide the following benefits to all full-time employees (subject to change): Medical benefits Dental benefits Long-term disability insurance Life insurance/AD&D Pension/RRSP/TFSA Free on-site gym Paid vacation Other social events If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Human Resources at na.This job description reflects the immediate requirements of the post. As the duties of the post develop and requirements of the company change, the post holder will be required to carry out other duties. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in over 50 locations worldwide. Driven by our customers needs and supported by science, we engineer reliable, sustainable solutions.
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