Health & Safety Coordinator

Do you believe in putting the customer first?

Are you good at building relationships?

Do you have outstanding organizational skills?

Do you have a passion for health and safety?

The Brick is actively seeking to expand our Health and Safety team. We need enthusiastic people with a great customer-focused attitude! The winning combination of team spirit and desire for career-focused growth will ensure a rewarding experience at our Dartmouth Distribution Centre!

The position reports to the National Health and Safety Director. The H&S Coordinator will be responsible for administering health and safety policies and procedures, training and advice regarding health and safety issues, legislation, and occupational policy.  Overall, you will assist in the maintenance of occupational health and safety prevention initiatives.

• Coordinates and champions health and safety activities and training
• Reviews and analyzes functional safety activities and programs to determine training requirements for safety; Prepares a training matrix and schedule to ensure mandatory training needs meet legislative compliance
• Coordinates incident investigations and provides effective follow-up for corrective actions
• Promotes a proactive safety strategy and ensures worker safety and cost containment for all claims
• Assists in managing WCB disability claims and modified return to work programs
• Ensures adherence to regulated and documented safety standards, including conducting monthly inspections, hazard analysis, and periodic audits as well as identifying and assigning corrective actions for workplace hazards noted during property inspections
• Monitors and evaluates occupational health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable provincial regulations
• Coordinates meetings and assists with Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
• Produces weekly and monthly reporting

• Enrolled in or completed OH&S certificate program; post-secondary education in business, human resources or related field are considered assets
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Solid computer skills including MS Office
• Knowledge of applicable OH&S and WCB policy
• Motivated, well organized, and able to make sound decisions
• Strong customer focus, results oriented, and able to work with multiple conflicting priorities and timelines

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

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If you’d like to apply for this role, please contact our recruitment team at careers@thebrick.com

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The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let the hiring manager know or reach out to hrhires@thebrick.com