Build a Safer Workplace. Shape the Future of Mass Timber.

Element5 is a leading mass timber manufacturer, designing and manufacturing advanced Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue-Laminated Timber (Glulam) building systems for projects. Our products are helping transform the construction industry through sustainable, innovative building solutions.

Safety is fundamental to everything we do. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on Health and Safety Officer who is passionate about protecting people, improving processes, and building a strong safety culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with Operations, supervisors, and employees, and Human Resources you'll play a key role in developing safe work practices, conducting inspections and investigations, writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), delivering training, and ensuring compliance with Ontario health and safety legislation. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact every day while helping our team build safely and confidently.

Vacancy Statement: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

What You'll Do

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Element5's Occupational Health & Safety Program. Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safe Work Procedures, hazard assessments, inspection checklists, and other safety documentation. Conduct workplace inspections, safety observations, hazard assessments, and compliance audits throughout the facility. Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety concerns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Work closely with supervisors and employees to provide practical health and safety guidance and coaching. Coordinate employee health and safety orientations, training sessions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety communications. Support the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), including inspections, meetings, documentation, and action item follow-up. Maintain health and safety records, training documentation, corrective action logs, and compliance records. Coordinate Ministry of Labour inspections, regulatory inquiries, and compliance activities. Support WSIB claims administration, early and safe return-to-work programs, and modified work initiatives. Maintain the site's Fire Safety Plan and support emergency preparedness activities. Champion a positive, proactive safety culture across the organization.

What You Bring

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or actively working toward certification is considered an asset. Minimum 5 years of occupational health and safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or similar environment. Strong knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicable regulations. Experience conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, hazard assessments, and corrective action management. Experience developing SOPs, Safe Work Procedures, work instructions, hazard assessments, and employee training materials. Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint).

Why You'll Love This Role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape the safety culture of a growing mass timber manufacturer. As a newly created role, you'll work closely with employees and leaders across the organization, influence safety programs and processes, and play a key role in ensuring everyone goes home safe every day while supporting the future of sustainable construction. Competitive salary of $80,000-$100,000 annually based on qualifications and experience Comprehensive health and dental benefits RRSP matching program Paid vacation Professional development and training opportunities A collaborative, supportive team environment The opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Working Environment

This is a hands-on role requiring regular presence throughout our manufacturing facility, including the production floor, warehouse, yard, and office environments. You'll work closely with employees at all levels while conducting inspections, investigations, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated operational areas.

Our Hiring Process

Element5 is committed to a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team based on qualifications, experience, and job-related competencies.

Element5 does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, rank, or make employment decisions on job applications. AI may be used to support administrative tasks during the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by people.

Accessibility

Element5 is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout every stage of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.