H&S Manager

Health and Safety Manager (Temporary 6 to 8 months)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading producer of food products in the Vaughan area and is looking for a 6 to 8 month support coverage for their Health and Safety department.

What You Will Be Doing, as the Health and Safety Manager:

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of an EHS management system
• Perform regulatory and best practice-driven hazard/risk assessments and develop action plans to drive improvement
• Develop and present site-specific training programs to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Conduct internal site audits, develop reports and maintain records
• Support external audits and progression of corrective action compliance
• Assist in the development of standardized safety systems, policies, training, safety campaigns and programs to prevent injury and ensure compliance with Federal, Provincial and municipal laws
• Design safety methods to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture
• Implement standardized, actionable safety metrics and communication protocol to leadership teams to drive safety improvement
• Maintain awareness of potential pending and current legislation that may impact safety standards, programs and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Should Have, as the Health and Safety Manager:

• 5+ years of EHS program management experience
• Strong knowledge of applicable Environmental and Health and Safety regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of principles and practices of business management including supervision; assigning, evaluating, and modifying work functions and processes of executing programs; content and formatting of reports, and presentations
• Bachelor's Degree is strongly required for this position with major course work in EHS, Risk Management or a closely related field
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
• The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and other professionally recognized certifications in the safety, risk management related field are highly desirable
• Intermediate proficiency in the use of a variety of PC software including all Microsoft products
• Six sigma methodology certification and practice are highly valued
• A valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required (travel less than 10%)

In Return, You Will Receive:

• $40/hour + travel expenses
• Paid weekly, every Friday, 1 week behind.
• 4% vacation pay – accrued and paid out when you need it
• Access to a Vertical Representative Monday to Friday 8am to 11pm and on weekends

The Shift You Will be Working is:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 5pm

Where You Will Be Working, as the Health and Safety Manager:

• Vaughan, ON

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