About the role

Health & Safety Advisor advancing compliance, training, and incident prevention for YORK1’s sustainable waste management operations across Ontario.

Responsibilities

Partner with divisional operations and Safety Teammates to foster an effective and proactive safety culture
Support operations with safety compliance, training, safety documentation, and policy updates
Identify and mitigate workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices, and conditions through site and workplace inspections and employee interviews
Assist with incident and accident investigations to identify root causes, trends, and prevention measures
Advise divisional management and employee groups on occupational safety issues and decisions
Assist with reviewing project plans and safety documentation
Support Project Estimation with safety documentation for bid submittals
Research, plan, organize, and conduct training programs and seminars for supervisors and field employees
Maintain up-to-date employee training records
Compile, maintain, and report on metrics and KPIs
Support divisional groups, safety program development, and internal and external audits
Participate in WSIB claims management
Recommend initiatives to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries
Support Joint Health and Safety Committee activities through training, communications, inspections, and monthly meetings

Post-secondary education related to health and safety or equivalent experience
Valid CRSP designation or working towards
Valid JHSC level 1 & 2 certification considered an asset
3+ years of experience in a similar role
Ability to facilitate and influence behavioral change in the workplace regarding safety
Capacity to work in a team
Effective time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to transfer knowledge effectively to diverse groups of learners
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time
Travel to various YORK1 sites as required