Health & Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist

Offer parameters
hays-gcj-v4-pd-online
$70K a year
St. Catharines

Woke Type

permanent
full-time

About

Your newpany

We are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Specialist to join our client's team in Niagara Region. The employer is a full-service electrical contractor with over 25 years' experience in the region.

Your new role

The successful candidate will play a key role in ourmitment to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our employees.

Responsibilities :

1. Develop and Implement Safety Programs : Create, implement, and oversee safety programs that help ensure a safe workplace.

2. Risk Assessment : Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures.

3. Training : Conduct safety training sessions for employees and management.

4. *pliance : Ensure thepany is inpliance with all applicable federal and provincial health and safety regulations.

5. Incident Management : Manage workplace accidents or injuries, and investigate incidents to discover causes and handle worker'spensation claims.

6. Documentation : Maintain detailed records of safety-related incidents andpile reports forpany leadership.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualifications :

1. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.

2. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification is preferred.

3. Proven experience in a similar role in the electrical industry.

4. Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices.

5. Excellentmunication and training skills.6. Strong problem-solving abilities.

What you'll get in return

This is a FT Permanent opportunity and will be treated as a long-term career growth opportunity. Base salary will range between $65,000-75,000 and your offer will be in-line with your experience.

There will be access to apany vehicle for site visits. You will also be supported in any membership dues, ongoing training, and industry-relevant events.

You will haveputer technology and a cellphone provided for you, as well as an adequate PPE allowance.