About the role
Job Description
- Health and Safety Specialist -
Location: DMCN Status: Salary, Non-exempt
Reports to: SHE Manager
Position Summary
The Health and Safety Specialist leads and supports associates across all departments in the investigation, prevention, and continuous reduction of workplace injuries. This role takes a proactive and data-driven approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. The position requires comprehensive analysis and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), injury data, and WSIB claim costs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigate health and safety incidents/issues, prepare detailed reports, and lead the identification and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and complete data collection for incidents, KPIs, modified work conditions, and trends.
- Analyze and report on KPIs weekly and monthly, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Lead WSIB claims management, including cost analysis, appeals, and proactive claims mitigation strategies.
- Champion DENSO ergonomic initiatives to identify and reduce ergonomic risks through assessments and corrective actions.
- Lead the workplace inspection process, ensuring timely identification of hazards and closure of corrective actions.
- Facilitate the Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) process for all injuries, including case management and continuous improvement strategies.
- Identify training needs, develop cost-effective training plans, and implement verification methods to ensure compliance and competency.
- Track and improve Health & Safety processes, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and corporate standards.
- Lead compliance initiatives, including internal audits, gap assessments, and corrective action tracking.
- Support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meeting facilitation and follow-up on recommendations.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, training, and plan reviews.
- Promote a strong safety culture through communication, engagement, and recognition programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in cross-functional projects and corporate initiatives.
Required Minimum Qualifications
-
Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
-
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
-
Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Certifications and Experience
The following certifications and experience will be considered strong assets:
- Health & Safety specialist designations such as CRST, CRSP, or CSP
- Certification or working knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management)
- Certification in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) training
- Demonstrated experience in ergonomic risk assessment and analysis
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Strong facilitation and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to build positive and effective relationships with associates and stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
This job description reflects DENSO Manufacturing Canada, Inc.'s (DMCN) assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DMCN's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Two Years College
About DENSO
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers of technology and components found in almost all vehicles around the globe – Toyota, Honda, Stellantis, General Motors, Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, to name a few. Our 24,000+ North American team members collaborate to support a greener and safer mobility.
From our leading products to our advanced manufacturing processes, DENSO is building a future that enables freedom of movement for people and things, eliminates accidents, preserves the environment and enriches society.
DENSO’s success is determined by the skills and dedication of our employees. We are committed to a culture where every employee’s diverse talents, skills and perspectives enable us to improve lives and preserve the planet. Whether your passion lies in research, sales or manufacturing, the innovations we create together are at the core of vehicles, protect the people in and around those vehicles and ultimately contribute to a better world.
Join us, and craft not only how the world moves, but also your career. Apply today at www.DENSOcareers.com! #CraftYourCareer
Please be advised: There are a number of scams trying to take advantage of job seekers. Scammers may try to collect confidential information to use for identity theft or try to get money from job seekers as part of the recruiting process.
DENSO will never ask for money during the application or interview process, or ask for confidential information outside of our job application system (except for your name and email address). To learn more about the most common job scams, get tips on how to avoid being scammed, and federal reporting procedures, please visit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0243-job-scams
About the role
Job Description
- Health and Safety Specialist -
Location: DMCN Status: Salary, Non-exempt
Reports to: SHE Manager
Position Summary
The Health and Safety Specialist leads and supports associates across all departments in the investigation, prevention, and continuous reduction of workplace injuries. This role takes a proactive and data-driven approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. The position requires comprehensive analysis and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), injury data, and WSIB claim costs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigate health and safety incidents/issues, prepare detailed reports, and lead the identification and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and complete data collection for incidents, KPIs, modified work conditions, and trends.
- Analyze and report on KPIs weekly and monthly, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Lead WSIB claims management, including cost analysis, appeals, and proactive claims mitigation strategies.
- Champion DENSO ergonomic initiatives to identify and reduce ergonomic risks through assessments and corrective actions.
- Lead the workplace inspection process, ensuring timely identification of hazards and closure of corrective actions.
- Facilitate the Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) process for all injuries, including case management and continuous improvement strategies.
- Identify training needs, develop cost-effective training plans, and implement verification methods to ensure compliance and competency.
- Track and improve Health & Safety processes, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and corporate standards.
- Lead compliance initiatives, including internal audits, gap assessments, and corrective action tracking.
- Support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meeting facilitation and follow-up on recommendations.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, training, and plan reviews.
- Promote a strong safety culture through communication, engagement, and recognition programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in cross-functional projects and corporate initiatives.
Required Minimum Qualifications
-
Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
-
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
-
Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Certifications and Experience
The following certifications and experience will be considered strong assets:
- Health & Safety specialist designations such as CRST, CRSP, or CSP
- Certification or working knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management)
- Certification in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) training
- Demonstrated experience in ergonomic risk assessment and analysis
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Strong facilitation and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to build positive and effective relationships with associates and stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
This job description reflects DENSO Manufacturing Canada, Inc.'s (DMCN) assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DMCN's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Two Years College
About DENSO
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers of technology and components found in almost all vehicles around the globe – Toyota, Honda, Stellantis, General Motors, Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, to name a few. Our 24,000+ North American team members collaborate to support a greener and safer mobility.
From our leading products to our advanced manufacturing processes, DENSO is building a future that enables freedom of movement for people and things, eliminates accidents, preserves the environment and enriches society.
DENSO’s success is determined by the skills and dedication of our employees. We are committed to a culture where every employee’s diverse talents, skills and perspectives enable us to improve lives and preserve the planet. Whether your passion lies in research, sales or manufacturing, the innovations we create together are at the core of vehicles, protect the people in and around those vehicles and ultimately contribute to a better world.
Join us, and craft not only how the world moves, but also your career. Apply today at www.DENSOcareers.com! #CraftYourCareer
Please be advised: There are a number of scams trying to take advantage of job seekers. Scammers may try to collect confidential information to use for identity theft or try to get money from job seekers as part of the recruiting process.
DENSO will never ask for money during the application or interview process, or ask for confidential information outside of our job application system (except for your name and email address). To learn more about the most common job scams, get tips on how to avoid being scammed, and federal reporting procedures, please visit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0243-job-scams