Manager, Health and Safety East

Position Title: Manager, Health and Safety East

Job Requisition ID: 45711

Career Group (ADSP): Administration

Division: Human Resources (01000177)

Department: Human Resources

Work Location: ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W

Province: Ontario

The typical salary range for this position is $78 900.00 - $118 300.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is a posting for an new, permanent full-time position.

Joining our team has its advantages:

• Flexible working hours to promote work/life balance
• Flexible group insurance plan from day one
• Very competitive pension plan
• Generous vacation policy
• Weekly pay
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free parking
• Professional development opportunities
• Several ED&I programs and initiatives
• EV charging stations

SUMMARY:
The Health & Safety Manager leads, promotes, and oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing compliance of a comprehensive health and safety program that aligns with the safety initiatives of Metro Ontario Inc.

This position is responsible for supporting approximately 60 retail stores across Eastern Ontario.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 24 hours per day, seven days per week advisory support to Retail Store Operations.
• Provide 24 hours per day, seven days per week, emergency response support to the organization in “disaster” situations.
• Assist in the development of the Company’s strategy plan for accident prevention and claims management on an annual basis. 
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to generate solutions suitable for the effective and safe operation of assigned retail stores.
• Provide coaching, advice, and support, to all management, JHSCs and employees on a broad variety of health and safety activities and initiatives
• Conduct workplace Health & Safety audits.
• Direct the investigation of all “Critical” incidents and accidents as required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Direct the investigation of serious employee accidents to ensure similar accidents and or incidents may be prevented.
• Maintain an active working relationship, designed to improve the safety of our customers and employees.
• Communicate and educate internal customers on health and safety laws and regulations.
• Develop services or service improvement processes to improve customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant post-secondary education from a recognized educational institution including a OHS certificate. A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
• 5 – 7 years relevant Health and Safety experience in a unionized environment. 
• Training experience, including instructional techniques in training, ability to prepare and use visual aids, session plans, training manuals and training programs.
• Ability to travel daily and as required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Multi location and provincial experience.
• Holds current First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills