Health & Safety Coordinator

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Wage Range: 65 to 75K annually

Job is to fill an existing vacancy

• Coordinate the responsibilities for improving the quality of work life for all employees with respect to environmental, ergonomic and health and safety programs
• Coordinate accident/incident investigations and provide effective follow-up for corrective actions
• Conduct monthly workplace inspections and ensures compliance with all legal requirements
• Function as a resource to the Joint Health and Safety Committee and coordinate follow-up actions to committee’s recommendations; prepare, post, circulate minutes
• Respond to plant safety concerns and provides counseling for hazard recognition
• Work collaboratively with HR team to support business needs on various H&S, environmental and ergonomic matters
• Ensure H&S Communication boards and electronic outlets are kept up-to-date and relevant
• Participate in new employee orientation – presenting H&S section
• Prepare and present H&S slides in monthly Employee Meetings
• Update H&S, environmental and ergonomic procedures, instructions and forms; ensure control and availability for use, in a timely manner
• Perform review of H&S documentation (policies, WINs, forms) at prescribed intervals
• Facilitate the Ergonomic Program
• Arrange, track and log internal and external Occupational H&S training for employees, ensuring renewals are attained on-time (i.e. WHMIS, Lock Out, TDG, etc.)
• Conduct with various H&S, environmental and ergonomic audits/inspections and make recommendations for improvements
• Liaise with Corporate H&S personnel providing divisional data and updates, as needed
• Ensure all Corporate and Legislative audits, submissions and updates are issued on-time and accurately
• Liaise with other departments (e.g. Maintenance) to ensure safety compliance on new equipment
• Maintain First Aid and PPE inventory; order/distribute supplies as needed
• Lead the division’s Heat Stress process (calculate and post shop Humidex Readings; order and stock for heat stress relief, etc.)
• Manage the on-site contractor safety process and ensure requirements are up to date; Ensure contractors/visitors receive Division Entry Safety protocols prior to visiting division
• Assist with and/or coordinate the division’s Wellness Program as needed
• Oversee the division’s Accident Investigation process ensuring proper record keeping, follow up and closure
• Administration of claims management (WSIB, RTW programs) along with completing all required WSIB forms in a timely manner and conduct physical demands analysis when required
• Main point of contact for employee annual hearing testing and distribution of results
• Coordinate on-site Flu Shot process when applicable
• Assist with noise and air sampling, as required
• Under the direction of the HR Manager:
  • Complete health and safety risk assessments for all machine and all tasks in the facility
  • Complete hazardous chemical inventory and assessments
  • Assist with H&S assessments (risk assessments, ergonomics, etc.)
  • Review all lock out tag out postings to ensure compliance to company policy, and replace/update where required
  • Review company H&S policies and procedures and recommend appropriate updates
• As a member of the HR department, assist with social events, or incentive promotional programs

Education:

• Minimum completion of Grade 12 diploma
• College/University designation in Occupational or Public Health & Safety
• Joint Health and Safety Certified Member Certification
• First Aid and CPR Certified

Experience:

• One to two years’ experience working in a Health & Safety role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Internal Auditing experience, an asset

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, codes and industry standards Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FORMS, TEAMS and Outlook)
• Familiarity with HSELinx, Sphera, SharePoint, an asset
• Good knowledge of infectious disease protocols in manufacturing
• Good internal auditing knowledge and abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong presentation skills, with ability to effectively communicate to large groups
• Strong project management abilities

Competencies:

• Must be able to independently meet deadlines and adhere to timelines
• Pro-active and dynamic attitude focused on delivering results
• Project oriented with the ability to track and complete projects
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while taking direction from experienced colleagues
• Discretion, tact, diplomacy, maturity and attention to detail that are essential

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.