The ideal candidate plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and protection of our employees, facilities and stakeholders.

Core Functions

       1.  Safety Policies and Procedures

• Assist with the creation, administration and execution of the Company’s occupational, health and safety (OHS) policies, programmes and procedures, in accordance with established Company, industry and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with safety monitoring and compliance initiatives and protocols across the Company, including but not limited to all of its operating plants and facilities.
• Collaborate with the Company’s Emergency Response team to develop, coordinate and execute its emergency response plans and programmes.
• Work with the Operational Managers to ensure that all required safety equipment are in stock and accessible, as needed.

       2. Risk Assessment / Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

• Perform risk assessments and job safety analysis, as a proactive method of identifying potential safety hazards and/or violations; make remedial recommendations and/or risk mitigation strategies to the authorized manager.
• Regularly inspect and audit equipment, processes and workplaces to ensure adherence and compliance to safety protocols and guidelines; report all deviations to the relevant manager.

       3. Safety Training and Administration:

• Organize and conduct safety-training workshops, presentations and information sessions, as needed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of safety awareness initiatives, to aid with fostering a proactive approach to and garner support for safety throughout all levels of the organization.
• Assist with all incident and accident investigations, ensuring that root cause analysis is conducted and corrective measures are determined and implemented.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of all OHS-related incidents, inspections and training.
• Prepare all required safety reports, metrics and documentation as required and submit to the relevant Manager. .
• Collaborate and provide technical guidance and support to the relevant operating plants and departments.

Minimum Requirement: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industry Hygiene or its equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.
• Professional t certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations and safety standards.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent report writing (with emphasis on accident/incident reporting) and investigative skills.
• Excellent human relations, communication, time management, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Highly professional, ethical and of integrity.
• May be required to work on weekends and public holidays, to meet operational demands.