The Health & Safety Coordinator serves as a key contributor to the Canadian business with responsibility for our provincial environment, health and safety guidelines, policies, standards, compliance, and other EHS initiatives. Intersection: Steeles Ave E and Airport Rd Payrate: $23.00 per hour (This job will start as a contract with the hopes to hire permanently) Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Environment: Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse settings. Job Duties: Establish site strategies, systems and controls to ensure company objectives and compliance in the areas of environmental health and safety. Establish and report key EHS performance metrics to ensure scorecard objectives are met by site. Develop and maintain company-wide EHS programs including proactive injury/accident prevention, business continuity plan, hazardous chemical management, and employee training, drive employee engagement to create and foster a proactive, empowered safety culture. Assess, document, and make recommendations on health and safety improvements in the workplace at all Company locations. Perform inspections and audits of facilities, off-site workplaces, equipment and processes identifying risks and make recommendations and/or improvements to current policies and practices. Write policies and procedures to improve health and safety in the workplace and train employees on any changes. Responsible for company H&S manual and keeping it up to date. Track and document all accidents and near misses understanding causes and recommend changes to prevent future incidents. Lead JHSC, prepare the minutes for the JHSC, and post in a timely manner. Support managers and employees with workplace injury/illness claims and return to work initiatives including filing claims and full claims management. Other related duties as required, Requirements: Strong practical knowledge of safety and environmental regulations. Exceptional cross-functional people skills to engage the staff in daily environmental, health and safety guidelines. Knowledge working with ammonia based refrigeration systems from a safety perspective (emergency procedures/evacuations). Manufacturing experience preferred. Excellent training and developing skills level. Ability to work in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting with frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 25lbs and travel Ability to attend and conduct presentations. Knowledge of organization's and industry's manufacturing technologies, processes, innovations, issues and initiatives. Knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial regulations affecting manufacturing practices and activities. Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site. Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes. Physical requirements and work environment: Frequent working and standing required. Occasional travel required. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. Ensures and supports to make sure food safety, quality and GMP is followed all the times. Education & Experience: Post-secondary degree in Health and Safety or equivalent strongly preferred. 4-5 years of similar industry experience preferred.