Health & Safety Leader

We are looking for a Health & Safety Leader – a skilled individual who thrives in getting involved with daily operations and focusing on the right things to support a safe work environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead a visible on-the-floor safety presence. Get involved with our operations team and get an in-depth understanding on how our daily operations work. This is a 100% on-site position.


• Lead and support our JHSC activities. Co-chair our monthly meetings, develop our committee members and support the completion of any open action items.


• Lead safety programs. Administrate and execute key safety programs such as evacuation drills, environmental monitoring, and training certifications.


• Support safe return to work. Oversee the incident reporting process, working with our leaders and other teams to eliminate hazards and safely return employees to work.


• Educate our teams. Find effective ways to communicate health & safety awareness amongst our employee population.

What We Need

• Minimum 5 years within a dedicated safety role in a manufacturing organization; experience within a leadership position is considered an asset.


• Education related to Occupational Health and Safety concepts; CRSP or CRST designation is considered an asset.


• An engaging personality; a champion of a positive and safe work environment.


• Experience in getting first-hand understanding on safety issues within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of workplace ergonomics, manufacturing environments and root cause analysis.


• Experience leading JHSC activities for an organization.


• Familiarity in Ministry of Labour interactions and building a collaborative approach towards workplace safety.


• An educator; someone who can effectively create and distribute education that makes a difference in the workplace.


• Strong administrator with a focus on time management. Using internal organization systems to keep track of ongoing tasks, assign time to work on projects and meet the expectations of the role.

What We Offer

• Retirement Program - Southmedic will match RRSP contributions in our program that employees can begin participating on their first day.


• Benefits - Our group benefit plan covers medical, dental, vision, and other health needs, including our employee assistance program.


• Perks – Southmedic employees enjoy a variety of perks and discounts from local corporate partners like fitness memberships, events, and more!


• Education Reimbursement - Our continuing education program provides financial assistance for training and education courses.


• Engagement - We hold a number of social activities during the year including BBQ's, giveaways, and employee activities.

Annual Salary Range - $80,000-$90,000

Al may be used as part of the recruitment process. This posting is for an existing vacancy and is actively being recruited for.

Southmedic is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Southmedic Team!

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