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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support the Health & Safety team in ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and other regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in the ongoing development, enhancement, and verification of safety elements, helping to foster a positive safety culture at all levels of the organization across all four locations (a 20minute drive of one another in the North York area). Key Requirements to Highlight: - Must have a strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). - Requires a hands-on approach to audits, inspections, and hazard control. - Needs excellent communication skills to engage with all levels of the organization. - Responsible for the enforcement of standards and corrective actions. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Compliance & Program Development: - Support the H&S team in ensuring compliance with OHS, GMP, and other applicable requirements by ongoing development, enhancement, and verification of health and safety elements. - Maintain comprehensive health and safety programs, including the Maintenance and revision of policies, procedures, and employee training materials. 2.Audits, Inspections, & Investigations: - Participate in workplace audits, safety inspections, and investigations related to health and safety incidents, near misses, or concerns; document findings and recommend corrective actions. - Support the effectiveness of hazard control programs and assist with workplace inspections of equipment, racking systems, the physical environment, and building structures to identify potential health and safety hazards. 3.Training & Communication: - Deliver safety training and education to employees, supervisors, and stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of occupational health and safety responsibilities. - Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to promote a positive safety culture and ensure alignment with legislative requirements. 4.Enforcement & Corrective Action: - Enforce compliance with internal safety standards and government health and safety regulations, including initiating and tracking corrective actions when necessary to mitigate risks. Qualifications: - Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. Professional designation (e.g., CRST) or working towards one is considered an asset. - 2 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or GMP-regulated environment. - Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Acts & Applicable regulations, and familiarity with GMP standards. Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations. Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct thorough root cause analyses. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and safety management software. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Working Conditions: - A combination of office environment and time spent on the production floor or warehouse in a ratio of 30/70 % - May involve walking, standing, and climbing (e.g., ladders, mezzanines) during inspections. - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when in operational areas. - Shift flexibility is required.