About the role
he Health and Safety Director is responsible for leading the continuous improvement of health and safety management system at an integrated pulp and paper mill. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), while fostering a proactive safety culture that engages all levels of the workforce. The Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, prevent injury, and enhance overall mill performance related to employee safety and well being.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement mill health and safety strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with OHSA, WSIB, Ministry of Labour regulations, and other applicable standards.
- Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
- Establish and maintain proactive safety programs including risk assessments, behaviour-based safety, and near miss reporting.
- Build and maintain a culture of safety ownership through leadership visibility, training, coaching, and employee engagement.
- Analyze safety performance data, identify trends, and recommend improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, HR, and environmental teams to integrate safety into all areas of the business.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership and external regulators as required.
- Lead the site’s Emergency Response and Preparedness planning and training.
- Develop and mentor a team of safety professionals to build internal capability and leadership.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent designation preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial health and safety, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading safety programs and culture transformation at a large site (300+ employees).
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario safety legislation and best practices.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen in a safety context.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
- High degree of initiative, problem-solving ability, and resilience under pressure.
About TEEMA
Since our establishment in 2008, TEEMA has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the staffing industry. We take immense pride in serving over 1,200 clients spanning Canada, the United States, and international markets, specializing in delivering comprehensive staffing solutions. Our offerings, ranging from contract and temporary placements to payroll, permanent, and executive staffing, cater to various verticals, including Information Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare.
What sets TEEMA apart is our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of our clients and consultants. Unshackled by the internal constraints of traditional agencies, we approach staffing with unparalleled flexibility and innovation.
Here's the kicker – our model works! Over 96% of our customers choose TEEMA for repeat business. We're proud recipients of Manage HR's Top Temp Staffing Service Provider 2023, and our team comprises 275+ thriving Recruitment Professionals.
Discover the TEEMA difference today. Reach out and experience staffing solutions that transcend the ordinary. #TEEMA #LiveBetter
About the role
he Health and Safety Director is responsible for leading the continuous improvement of health and safety management system at an integrated pulp and paper mill. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), while fostering a proactive safety culture that engages all levels of the workforce. The Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, prevent injury, and enhance overall mill performance related to employee safety and well being.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement mill health and safety strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with OHSA, WSIB, Ministry of Labour regulations, and other applicable standards.
- Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
- Establish and maintain proactive safety programs including risk assessments, behaviour-based safety, and near miss reporting.
- Build and maintain a culture of safety ownership through leadership visibility, training, coaching, and employee engagement.
- Analyze safety performance data, identify trends, and recommend improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, HR, and environmental teams to integrate safety into all areas of the business.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership and external regulators as required.
- Lead the site’s Emergency Response and Preparedness planning and training.
- Develop and mentor a team of safety professionals to build internal capability and leadership.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent designation preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial health and safety, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading safety programs and culture transformation at a large site (300+ employees).
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario safety legislation and best practices.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen in a safety context.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
- High degree of initiative, problem-solving ability, and resilience under pressure.
About TEEMA
Since our establishment in 2008, TEEMA has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the staffing industry. We take immense pride in serving over 1,200 clients spanning Canada, the United States, and international markets, specializing in delivering comprehensive staffing solutions. Our offerings, ranging from contract and temporary placements to payroll, permanent, and executive staffing, cater to various verticals, including Information Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare.
What sets TEEMA apart is our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service tailored to the unique needs of our clients and consultants. Unshackled by the internal constraints of traditional agencies, we approach staffing with unparalleled flexibility and innovation.
Here's the kicker – our model works! Over 96% of our customers choose TEEMA for repeat business. We're proud recipients of Manage HR's Top Temp Staffing Service Provider 2023, and our team comprises 275+ thriving Recruitment Professionals.
Discover the TEEMA difference today. Reach out and experience staffing solutions that transcend the ordinary. #TEEMA #LiveBetter