Job Description

This position will pay a vital role in maintaining the health and safety program and ensuring continuous improvement related to Health & Safety at AirBoss.

Responsibilities:
• Manages the health and safety program and related procedures and initiatives. ·
• As a safety advocate leads by example by complying with all plant and occupational health and safety policies.
• Provides leadership and works with all staff to continually improve health and safety performance.
• Works collectively to determine goals and strategies for compliance and continuous improvement, monitors progress and celebrates successes.
• Identifies workplace hazards through completion of risk assessments for existing and new/modified equipment.
• Develops programs to promote a safe and healthy culture.
• Ensures legislative compliance and adherence to ISO 14001
• Works proactively to develop improvement initiatives that address workplace health and safety concerns.
• Acts as a professional resource for the JHSC and other workplace committees.
• Maintains a strong presence on the shop floor, is approachable and communicates openly.
• Completes full review of safety data sheets for all new materials coming on site to ensure proper controls are in place prior to use
• Acts as a mentor and key influencer.
• Integrates and collaborates with all departments and employees.
• Will have multi-location responsibility
• Coordinates all safety related training as required
• Manages and mentors a Health and Safety/Human Resources Assistant.

Requirements:
• Post-secondary education in EHS, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of all related legislation and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, strong communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the drive to achieve continuous improvements in the EHS field.
• Must be passionate about their role and excel in their interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization.
*Salary: $75,000-$110,000 a year