Health and Safety Advisor
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000; however, compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications · Full-time
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- Pay
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000; however, compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- You have 2-3 years of experience in a similar position
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence!
Job Description
The Health and Safety Advisor will work out of our site in Hamilton, ON and will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing activities related to the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational health and safety for the sites under their scope.
What you're responsible for:
To join our team:
What we offer:
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence!
Job Description
The Health and Safety Advisor will work out of our site in Hamilton, ON and will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing activities related to the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational health and safety for the sites under their scope.
What you're responsible for:
- Supporting the continual development of the H&S culture with all managers and employees.
- Advising, collaborating, and supporting managers regarding related strategical H&S initiatives, programs, procedures, and tools.
- Performing regular inspections of workplace and work practices to ensure that safety rules and regulatory requirements are respected.
- Performing occupational risk analysis and proposes preventive measures.
- Conducting investigations and analyzes work related accidents with managers.
- Supporting and auditing the adequacy and effectiveness of preventive measures.
- Participating and collaborating with regulatory and third parties for inspections or investigations, fire services, etc.).
- Responding to employees and internal / external customers’ occupational health and safety information requests.
- Planning and performing internal and external training sessions and monitor completion of mandatory H&S trainings.
- Tracking and reporting on various H&S metrics and key indicators.
- Conducting and assisting with orientation sessions for new hires and participate in on-boarding activities as required.
- Supporting the rollout of corporate/H&S programs, policies, and other initiatives.
- Advising site Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Performing other related tasks related to H&S duties, as assigned.
- Minimally traveling to support vacations and the roll out of new sites as needed.
To join our team:
- You have a college or university certificate in H&S or related course
- You have 2-3 years of experience in a similar position
- You have strong knowledge of Ontario’s laws and regulations pertaining to occupational H&S
- You have excellent written and oral communication skills
- You have analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think outside the box
- You have excellent planning, organization, and adaptation skills
- You have strong attention to detail
- You are able to maintain multiple files concurrently
- You are autonomous, take initiative, and have a developed customer approach
- You are experienced in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- You are able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in high-pressure situations
- You maintain discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy in everything you do
- You hold a valid G driver's license.
What we offer:
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000; however, compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications
- AIM Tuition Assistance Program, up to $8,500 per year for eligible dependents!
- Vacation, benefits, and RRSP matching program
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate workplace accident prevention and occupational health and safety activities across assigned sites, including inspections, risk analyses, accident investigations, and audits of preventive measures. Advise managers and the Joint Health and Safety Committee, deliver and track training, support safety programs and regulatory interactions, and report health and safety metrics.
Requirements
Requires a college or university certificate in health and safety or a related course, 2–3 years of similar experience, strong knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety laws, and a valid G driver's license. Candidates should have strong communication, analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Skills
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Ontario Health And Safety Laws And Regulations
- Workplace Inspections
- Occupational Risk Analysis
- Accident Investigation
- Preventive Measures Auditing
- Health And Safety Training
- Health And Safety Metrics Reporting
- Joint Health And Safety Committee Advising
- Communication
- Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills
- Planning And Organization
- Attention To Detail
- Multitasking And Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- Confidentiality And Diplomacy
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Vacation
- Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Professional Development Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Workplace Accident Prevention
- Ontario Health And Safety Regulations
- Workplace Inspections
- Occupational Risk Analysis
- Accident Investigation
- Preventive Measures
- Health And Safety Audits
- Regulatory Inspections
- Fire Services
- Health And Safety Training
- New Hire Orientation
- Onboarding
- Health And Safety Metrics
- Key Performance Indicators
- Joint Health And Safety Committee
- Safety Programs
- Safety Policies
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- G Driver's License
- Metal Recycling