Reports to: Health and Safety Manager

Summary: The Health and Safety Coordinator develops, administers, and assists in implementing company wide occupational safety programs. The Health and Safety Coordinator assists in the implementation and evaluation of occupational safety programs and training.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Communication

• Team Work

• Problem Solving

• Accountability and Dependability

• Ethics and Integrity

Job Duties

• Responsible for new employee safety orientation, job site inspections and reporting.

• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Saskatchewan Workplace Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations.

• Assist in job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations, and Occupational Health and Safety Inspections where necessary.

• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all employees.

• Ensure the timely completion of accident/injury reporting to Workers Compensation Board and the Health and Safety Manager.

• Assist in the design of safety standards to conform to industry standards and provincial and local regulations.

• Assist in the development, and maintenance of Safe Work Procedure for all work stations

• Assists in the coordination of inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments and inspection check lists.

• Assist in the accident/incident investigation process identifying root causes and corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence

• Manage the Material Safety Data Sheet Program

• Manage all communication boards

• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.

• Conduct joint health and safety committee meetings.

• Assist in scheduling employee safety training as required

• Conduct employee safety training as required.

• Distribute and track PPE/Prescription Glasses vouchers

• Other Duties as required

Requirements

• One to three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Workplace Safe Practices

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong English communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Proficiency with administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.

• Must be a highly motivated, team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.

• Willing in training as required

• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

• Requires a valid driver’s license and valid passport

Communication
Send information to:

• Health and Safety Manager

• Human Resources

• Team Managers

• Employees

• Accounting (training hours, PPE purchases reimbursements, wage information)

• Purchasing Dept.

• Production & Assistant Production Manager

• Reception

• In-House Trainers

• Safety providers (Made Safe, Safety Services Manitoba, SAFE WORK)

• Focal Point

• Worker’s Compensation Board

Receive information from:

• H&S Manager and Recruitment and Employee Program Coordinator

• Human Resources

• Team Managers

• Employees

• Production & Assistant Production Manager

• Reception

• Safety providers

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift 25lbs.
• Travel as necessary
• Ability to walk, climb stairs, stand, reach and use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.

Meridian Manufacturing Inc., supports employees and candidates by providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.