Senior SHE Specialist
- Guelph, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Health and Safety Specialist leads and supports associates across all departments in the investigation, prevention, and continuous reduction of workplace injuries. This role takes a proactive and data-driven approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. The position requires comprehensive analysis and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), injury data, and WSIB claim costs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Posting Type: Existing Vacancy
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Position Summary:
The Health and Safety Specialist leads and supports associates across all departments in the investigation, prevention, and continuous reduction of workplace injuries. This role takes a proactive and data-driven approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. The position requires comprehensive analysis and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), injury data, and WSIB claim costs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Investigate health and safety incidents/issues, prepare detailed reports, and lead the identification and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and complete data collection for incidents, KPIs, modified work conditions, and trends.
- Analyze and report on KPIs weekly and monthly, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Lead WSIB claims management, including cost analysis, appeals, and proactive claims mitigation strategies.
- Champion DENSO ergonomic initiatives to identify and reduce ergonomic risks through assessments and corrective actions.
- Lead the workplace inspection process, ensuring timely identification of hazards and closure of corrective actions.
- Facilitate the Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) process for all injuries, including case management and continuous improvement strategies.
- Identify training needs, develop cost-effective training plans, and implement verification methods to ensure compliance and competency.
- Track and improve Health & Safety processes, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and corporate standards.
- Lead compliance initiatives, including internal audits, gap assessments, and corrective action tracking.
- Support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meeting facilitation and follow-up on recommendations.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, training, and plan reviews.
- Promote a strong safety culture through communication, engagement, and recognition programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in cross-functional projects and corporate initiatives.
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
- Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The following certifications and experience will be considered strong assets:
- Health & Safety specialist designations such as CRST, CRSP, or CSP
- Certification or working knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management)
- Certification in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) training
- Demonstrated experience in ergonomic risk assessment and analysis
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Strong facilitation and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to build positive and effective relationships with associates and stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
Posting Type: Existing Vacancy
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
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Responsibilities
Investigate workplace incidents, analyze safety data and KPIs, manage WSIB claims and return-to-work cases, and lead ergonomic assessments, inspections, audits, and corrective actions. Support training, emergency preparedness, JHSC activities, and initiatives that strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation and corporate standards.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field and at least five years of health and safety experience, along with strong reporting, data analysis, communication, and interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications include CRST, CRSP, or CSP credentials; knowledge of ISO 14001 or ISO 45001; JHSC training; and experience in ergonomic risk assessment.
Skills
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Action Management
- KPI Analysis And Reporting
- WSIB Claims Management
- Ergonomic Risk Assessment
- Workplace Inspections
- Return-To-Work Case Management
- Health And Safety Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Audits
- Joint Health And Safety Committee Facilitation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Data Analysis
- Leadership And Facilitation
- Continuous Improvement
Benefits
- Company Events
- Company Pension
- Dental Care
- Discounted Or Free Food
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- On-Site Parking
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Occupational Health And Safety
- SHE
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Actions
- Key Performance Indicators
- Injury Data
- WSIB Claims
- Claims Cost Analysis
- Ergonomic Risk Assessment
- Workplace Inspections
- Early And Safe Return To Work
- Modified Work
- Health And Safety Training
- Legislative Compliance
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- CRST
- CRSP
- CSP
- Joint Health And Safety Committee
- Internal Audits
- Gap Assessments
- Emergency Preparedness
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing