Health & Safety Advisor (OHS)

Job summary

The Health & Safety Advisor will promote a safe work environment by conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments across warehouse and cold storage facilities. They will also investigate incidents, facilitate safety training, and partner with operational leaders to ensure compliance with safety legislation.

Job details

Position Purpose To promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment by partnering with employees and leaders to reduce risk, reinforce safe work practices, and foster a strong safety culture across warehouse and cold storage operations. Key Responsibilities Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments. Identify hazards and develop practical corrective and preventative measures to reduce workplace risk. Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety concerns, and recommend sustainable solutions. Support compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, policies, procedures, and company standards. Facilitate safety training, onboarding, toolbox talks, and employee awareness initiatives. Partner with operational leaders to integrate safety into daily decision-making and operational activities. Conduct Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, workplace inspections, and action item follow-up. Monitor safety performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Deliver employee training and facilitating safety meetings. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety programs, procedures, and policies. Promote employee engagement and accountability by fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the organization. Participate in claim management, return-to-work programs, and incident reporting processes as required. Travel between facilities to provide consistent health and safety support across multiple locations (Mississauga and Etobicoke). Perform other related duties. What Will Help You Succeed Strong relationship-building and communication skills. Ability to influence and coach employees and leaders at all levels. A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying and mitigating risks. Sound judgment and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a positive safety culture. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A hands-on approach and willingness to spend the majority of your time in operational environments. Professional Skills Required for the Position Degree, diploma, or certification in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Health & Safety role within warehousing, logistics, distribution, food production, manufacturing, or cold storage environments. Knowledge of applicable Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements. Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations, and hazard assessments. Strong understanding of safety management systems, risk management principles, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience supporting claims management and return-to-work programs is considered an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting systems. CRSP, CHSC, or working toward a professional Health & Safety designation is considered an asset. Special Conditions of the Position Regular travel between cold storage warehouse facilities may be required. Frequent presence in refrigerated and freezer environments, including exposure to temperatures as low as -30°C. Ability to work flexible hours as required to support multiple shifts, including occasional evenings and weekends. Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and entering active warehouse environments. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in operational areas. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required. * This job description is subject to revision based on operational needs. ** Here is a list of our employee benefits.

What you’ll do

The Health & Safety Advisor will promote a safe work environment by conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments across warehouse and cold storage facilities. They will also investigate incidents, facilitate safety training, and partner with operational leaders to ensure compliance with safety legislation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree, diploma, or certification in OHS or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing. Strong knowledge of safety legislation, risk management principles, and the ability to work in cold storage environments are essential.

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Health & Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Hazard Identification
• Safety Audits
• Compliance Management
• Safety Training
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Continuous Improvement
• Claims Management
• Return-to-work Programs
• Safety Management Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Warehouse Operations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communication
• Management
• Operations
• Incident Reporting
• Environment Health And Safety
• Risk Management
• Influencing Skills
• Employee Coaching
• Solutions Support
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Warehousing
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Accountability
• Risk Analysis
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Auditing
• Business Metrics
• Performance Metric
• Investigation
• Valid Driver's License
• Legislation
• Regulatory Requirements
• Employee Engagement
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Culture
• Employee Training

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Health and Safety Advisor
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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