Occupational Safety Specialist-Remote Lodge Cochrane, ON

Job Description

Aramark Remote Workplace Services is seeking an Occupational Safety Specialist to join our team. Occupational Safety Specialist is responsible to oversee our entire safety program for Remote camp operations in Cochrane, Ontario. The successful candidate must be able to build solid internal relationships with local Operations Team and to influence leaders to execute our programs effectively. This role requires the Occupational Safety Specialist to:

• Work in Remote Lodge locations
• Scheduled rotation for this position is 2 weeks on site and 2 weeks off
• Remote Lodges/Camp experience is an asset
• Transportation is provided
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Please note all candidates considered for hire will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment D&A test and criminal background check

Job Responsibilities

• Implement the Aramark SAFE program
• Develop and/or modify safety policies and programs
• Analyze results and benchmark data and provide recommendations to leadership to improve safety performance
• Minimize liability exposures
• Initial point of contact for any safety incident and with enforcement agencies (Ministry of Labour, Public Health etc.)
• Participate in all Board of Inquiries for safety incidents
• Prepare and distribute results/findings to internal and external customers
• Conduct audits and inspections
• Complete risk assessments, identify opportunities and build plans to address the risk proactively
• Draft and distribute monthly safety bulletin to all leaders at the remote Camp
• Determine trends and create preventative corrective action plans
• Ensure participation and alignment with site safety programs
• Conduct new staff orientations
• Investigate all safety events (both Occupational and Food Safety)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a role with Occupational Health and safety responsibilities
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, industry good practice
• Must be comfortable with frequent computer usage; good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications is required
• Strong organizational, leadership, time management and team influencing skills are essential for success in this role
• General understanding of Ontario food safety regulations and safe food handling procedures
• Previous experience working in remote camps, mining or similar industry would be a considerable asset
• Previous experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) would be an asset

Certifications:

• Valid JHSC certification - preferred
• Advanced Food Handler Certification – preferred
• Ability to demonstrate achievement or complete any additional certifications that may be required prior to start
• CRSP, CRST or working towards another recognized professional designation would be an asset”

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection, and careers all around the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.