About the opportunity:

We're looking for a Health and Safety Manager to provide leadership and support to ensure Christie operates in accordance with designated health and safety standards. You'll have these opportunities to contribute your expertise to maintain safety systems and a safety culture committed to continued improvement of Christie work environment and environment management system program.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, perform and oversee the necessary audits, inspections and assessments to ensure that requirements about health & safety are being met at all times.
• Implement measures, procedures, systems and programs to educate others of their responsibilities around Health & Safety. This may include but is not limited to formal training programs, audits, Hazard Identification and Prevention programs, as well as the documentation and follow-up procedures to ensure system integrity.
• Provide health and safety consultations to management and staff around current or new products, technologies, and processes (e.g. UV light exposure, laser classifications and training standards, noise investigations and so on) making recommendations for improved physical or process changes and layouts, or the purchase and use of equipment or tools that will positively impact the health and safety of the workplace for all employees.
• Provide expertise on and communicate the requirements of changing health and safety legislation, values and best practices to ensure that Christie provides a world-class work environment.
• Lead, manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Responsible for the Incident Management System, WSIB claims and experience.
• Compile regular reports about health and safety matters for management.
• Manage, co-ordinate CCOHS (WHMIS/SDS directory), hazardous substances and removals Ensure pre-start health and safety reviews occur and are properly documented and followed-up for new equipment.
• Conduct regular audits and hazard reporting. Work alongside external contractors who are conducting health and safety management systems audits or assessments, i.e. ergonomics, hygiene testing, air testing.
• Conduct weekly physical site inspections and be champion of changes or improvements identified during the inspections to all levels within the company.
• Ensure Health and Safety training, education and orientation programs such as first aid, GHS, forklift operation, supervisory education, and any training required for compliance or hazard prevention are completed.
• Manage the WSIB cases and claims, in conjunction with Human Resources, as well as the return-to-work program.
• Manage the Health & Safety System including policy, procedures, programs, Staff training and documentation including process equipment certifications (hoists, cranes, lifts, etc.).
• Co-ordinate, manage and document all fire drills with the JHSC, and evacuation Teams.
• Manage the Global Harmonized System (GHS) system.
• On-site Emergency Response and development of a comprehensive Emergency Response Assistance Plan including a disaster and business continuity management plan.
• Responsible for ensuring that all required external Contractor documentation is maintained including current WSIB clearance certificates, insurance, etc.
• Alongside HR, manage all aspects of Christie and Tenant card access system.
• Provide back-up & support as required to the Facilities Management Team.

Location: Onsite & Kitchener, ON

What we’re offering

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employer-matched pension plan. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.

The experience and skills we value:

• Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant qualifications, certifications, and training as a Health & Safety professional.
• Extensive knowledge of Fire Safety plans, building evacuations, health and safety planning, processes within ISO certified industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of WSIB, WHMIS, material approvals, etc.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of site inspection processes (e.g. OHSAS 18001 - 45001).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills to provide effective understanding of environmental and health and safety systems.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizing skills.
• Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong initiative, with ability to work independently to drive the Health and Safety program.

What will put you ahead:

• Knowledge of global Health & Safety compliance programs is an asset.