JOB TITLE: Health & Safety Specialist

INDUSTRY: Manufacturing

LOCATION: Winnipeg, Manitoba

SIZE: 200+ Employees

STATUS: Full-Time / In-Person

Play an integral role in the successful operations of a local manufacturer as their Health & Safety Specialist. Take a proactive approach to hazard management and prevention, facilitating training and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization. If you’ve got solid skills in overseeing occupational health and safety practices, send your resume to Dan today!

This lucrative company has an incredibly versatile and high-quality product offering, attracting a steady volume of clients across diverse industries, earning exceptionally positive customer reviews and awards for environmental stewardship. Benefits include health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, and a DPSP matching plan.

• Oversee the day-to-day health and safety operations; remain present on the production floor, improving on relationships and awareness.
• Develop, implement, and improve safety programs related to equipment, standard processes, and safe work procedures.
• Support implementation of MADE SAFE certification, training, and audits.
• Conduct shop floor inspections and audits regularly; hazard and risk assessments; prepare thorough documentation and make recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate incidents and accidents; prepare corrective actions and reporting to mitigate risk and prevent future incidents.
• Facilitate health and safety orientations for new employees and provide ongoing training.
• Participate in workplace safety and health planning and joint health and safety meetings.

• 2–5 years of progressive health and safety experience within manufacturing
• Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety
• Demonstrated experience facilitating training and experience with MADE SAFE Certification is an asset
• Experience developing and implementing procedures and conducting presentations to management
• Track record of implementing health & safety best practices that have proven positive results
• Enthusiastic and driven work ethic