Health & Safety Specialist

Job summary

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for managing site-wide health and safety improvement activities, including developing strategies, procedures, and training systems. They also lead incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with legislative standards to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.

Job details

POSITION TITLE: Health & Safety Specialist LOCATION: Owen Sound, Ontario EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time SALARY: $75,000 - $90,000 MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is looking for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our Health and Safety team at our Owen Sound, ON manufacturing facility. We are seeking an ambitious and progressive candidate to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team that manufactures heavy duty mobile mining vehicles for our customers worldwide. About the Position: The Health and Safety Specialist works closely with the site leadership, the Specialist has overall responsibility for managing health and safety improvement activities at the site. This role leads the development, implementation, continuous improvement and promotion of strategies, procedures and systems to achieve sustainable health and safety excellence by reducing injuries and illnesses as measured in the core KPI’s. The position also requires the following proficiencies: * Deploy the MacLean corporate H&S strategy, policy, systems and standards in the site to achieve sustainable results * Influence senior leadership and drive health and safety leadership through line management through active engagement, coaching, and partnering * Act as the site Superuser for the MacLean Academy, Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring content is assigned, tracked and completed * Develop new content for online training, using Articulate software * Coordinate and assess effectiveness of orientation and training activities * Collaborate with site leadership to create monthly Safety Talks and support supervisors in delivering this content through participation and regular attendance * Audit and lead action plans by evaluating program elements (Emergency Response, Machine-guarding, WHMIS, First Aid etc.) through observation, interviews, surveys, and documentation review. * Ensure systems, processes and procedures are in place for early identification of hazards including appropriate change management with all relevant business stakeholders * Develop and support Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments, advising on opportunities for improvement and process/procedure development * Develop and create action plans including coordinating Focus Groups with managers, supervisors and employees to control high-risk hazards * Assist leadership with gaps from HS metrics (leading and lagging indicators), * Review incident investigations and associated trends; Assist supervisors in identifying “root cause”, appropriate corrective actions, and with follow up on actions * Draft and submit WSIB reporting - advocate for and assist leaders with return-to-work process (modified duties documentation, meet with employees, follow-up on cases) * Provide support to Joint Health, Safety Committee and assist with administrative tasks * Create health and safety content and update communication boards or digital tools * Stay current with legislation changes and ensure organization complies with, and implements, standards, technical documents, policies and procedures * Make recommendations on personal protective equipment and oversee approved safety supplies * Organize and act on air/noise assessments and medical surveillance as required * Perform ergonomic assessments, research and recommend suitable tools/ equipment * Collaborate with H&S Specialists and Site leadership in other sites to support standardization and “best practice” implementation. * Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all policies and procedures take health and safety into account. * Travel between sites as required * Attend training, conferences and symposiums as required About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications: Education * Health, Safety related certificate, diploma, degree, or equivalent Experience * Five or more years working in a similar role preferred * Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset Skills * Detailed-oriented and highly organized * Peer leadership and influence capability * Team-oriented, positive attitude, high aptitude, humble and willingness to learn * Excellent written and verbal communication * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office * Self-motivated; able to schedule priorities as assigned, working with minimal direct supervision * Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills * Creative and innovative with focus on problem solving About Us: Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network. Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry. Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact. We offer competitive wages and benefits including: * 3 weeks' vacation annually. * Paid sick and family emergency time. * Paid overtime after 40 hours worked. * Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed) * Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed) * Annual Employee Bonus * $250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance * $200 Prescription Safety Glasses allowance every 24 months * Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you! Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position. We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005). MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for managing site-wide health and safety improvement activities, including developing strategies, procedures, and training systems. They also lead incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with legislative standards to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a health and safety-related certificate, diploma, or degree, along with five or more years of experience in a similar role. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks' vacation annually • Paid sick and family emergency time • Paid overtime • Flexible group benefits package • Deferred profit-sharing plan • Group registered retirement savings plan • Annual employee bonus • Annual safety shoe allowance • Prescription safety glasses allowance • Employee appreciation events

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Health and safety management
• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• WSIB reporting
• Training development
• Ergonomic assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Data analysis
• Leadership
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Articulate software
• Learning management systems
• Hazard identification
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Change Management
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Management
• Operations
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Detail Oriented
• Learning Management Systems
• Marketing
• Coaching
• Design Elements And Principles
• Research
• Risk Analysis
• Auditing
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Automation
• Advising
• Self-Motivation
• Critical Thinking
• Investigation
• First Aid
• Advocacy
• Administrative Functions
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Medical Prescription
• Legislation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Emergency Response
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Health and Safety Specialist
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians