Job Description

Health & Safety Coordinator

Company Overview

PakFab Engineered Solutions is a North American company with a world class team of packaging experts. We design, program-manage, fabricate, source, retro-fit, repair/service, and breakdown/recycle all types of packaging - metal, plastic, foam, bags, bulk/standard bins and a variety of custom dunnage. We provide solutions to a variety of industries: automotive, industrial, alternate energy, electronic and aerospace.

Position Summary

The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and updating the company's health and safety management systems while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across Canada, USA, and Mexico facilities. This role involves processing and tracking incident reports, conducting investigations, and coordinating audits. The coordinator actively manages employee illness and injury cases, facilitates return-to-work programs, and oversees the WSIB claims (or applicable body) process, including appeals and modified work arrangements. They serve as a key resource for employees and management, responding to inquiries, providing training, and supporting the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Additionally, the role includes monitoring workplace safety, conducting inspections, and staying up to date with current health and safety regulations and best practices. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer or their designate.

Core Competencies

Health & Safety Accountability and Dependability Teamwork Ethics and Integrity Communication Skills 5S - Clean & Organized Adaptability Quality Orientation Decision Making and Judgement Energy and Stress Problem Solving Time Management Creative and Innovative Thinking Development and Continual Learning Risk Assessment Communication & Interpersonal Skills Regulatory Compliance

Responsibilities

Maintain and update existing health & safety management systems across Canada, USA, and Mexico Process and track incident reports, conduct investigations, and assist with audits across all facilities Respond to employee inquiries regarding company health and safety policies and practices Correspond with Ministry of Labour (or applicable body) Active case management of employee illness and injury, and effective return to work coordination Coordinate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Facilitate the WSIB (or applicable body) process including claims, return to work process, appeal generation and modified work process. Consult, support and participate in activities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee Review and maintain all accident and incident investigation reports and make suggestions to prevent recurrence and aids in the development of corrective actions Monitor safety related injury and illnesses Update, review, monitor, follow and maintain company guidelines, policies, procedures and safe operating procedures as they relate to health and safety issues Act as health and safety resource to management and employees Coordinate health and safety related training; organize and conduct training as required Coordinate with and cooperate with management and employees in all facilities as required. Coordinate and follow up on monthly safety inspections Keep up to date with current Health and Safety practices and relevant Health and Safety training Ensure compliance with WHMIS regulations

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Health and Safety Coordinator in a manufacturing environment (Required*)
2+ years of experience as a Health & Safety Coordinator across multiple manufacturing facilities across North America (Preferred*)
A degree or diploma in a related field Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes and legislative requirements relating to OHSA, CSA, and WSIB. Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, Human Rights Code and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Ability to take initiative, multitask and maintain attention to detail. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Highly motivated, organized, and reliable. Travel to other facilities as required (Canada, USA, Mexico)

Work Conditions

Continuous walks and audits of production floor Repetitive tasks such as looking at a computer monitor(s), typing, etc. Safety equipment will be required, e.g., CSA approved steel-toed safety boots, etc. when on the shop floor Hazards associated with an production/office environment
PakFab Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by PakFab Engineered Solutions throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact us at 519-622-1839 x425 or to make your needs known in advance.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Aylmer, ON N5H 3H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Health & Safety Coordinator or equivalent role: 3 years (required) health & safety in a manufacturing environment: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person