About the Role
Ram Iron & Metal is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join their team. This role focuses on facilitating HSE functions with a primary emphasis on employee well-being and safety, contributing to the company's commitment to environmental protection and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement the health and safety company program to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Establish documented policies, procedures and safe work instructions with annual review and update as required.
- Accountable for successful conformance on all internal and external audits and inspections.
- Oversee the Return-to-Work Program, acting as liaison with WSIB and managing claims.
- Plan and coordinate monthly JSHC work inspection of all site locations, and quarterly JHSC meetings.
- Manage compliance and safety training as per the Company’s training matrix.
- Coordinate evacuation and spill drill training as appropriate for all site locations.
- Ensure WHMIS 2015/GHS chemical safety standards are upheld and maintained.
- Facilitate, assess, and monitor contractor health and safety qualifications, ensuring on-site compliance.
- Promote safety in the workplace by advising all workplace parties in hazard recognition and control.
- Conduct all necessary reporting and assessments for environmental waste or testing reports, liaising with relevant third parties.
- Collaborate as the ISO coordinator, liaise with ISO auditors and consultants to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
- Lead incident investigations, employing root cause analysis methodologies to identify underlying factors and implement corrective actions.
- Initiate and uphold waste reduction initiatives, ensuring their ongoing effectiveness and sustainability.
- Oversee the procurement, distribution, and compliance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), spill response supplies, and fire response equipment.
- Liaison with regulatory authorities including the Ministry of Environment (MOE), Ministry of Labour (MOL), Ministry of Transportation (MTO), City of Toronto, and other relevant government agencies.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- 5 - 7 years of experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, practices and protocols.
- 2-3 years of experience in ISO management, specifically in ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001 standards.
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Knowledge and experience in metal recycling, manufacturing or waste management is an asset.
- Self-reliant with the ability to follow through on assignments in the absence of guidance.
Skills
- Communication
- Drive for Results
- Commitment, Reliable and Consistent
- Planning & Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Confidential and Professional
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Team Player & Collaborative
- Safety Mindset
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- College Diploma or University Degree, preferably in Health & Safety or a closely related field
- CRST designation or actively working towards CRSP designation
- First Aid Certification
- JHSC Level II required, or ability to achieve
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Group RRSP matching
- Profit Sharing
- Safety Incentives
- Personal Paid Days
- Personal Protective Equipment Allowance
- Other incentives
About the Company
- Ram Iron & Metal Inc is a privately owned Canadian Company involved in the recycling industry since 1983, dealing with ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- The company is ISO certified for 9001, 14001 and 45001, ensuring consistent customer, supplier, employee, and legislative expectations are met.
- Maintaining these credentials reinforces a quality and safety mindset, driving organizational improvements and employee training.
Equal Opportunity
- RAM has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Everyone who applies for a job will be considered.
- We value the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring to work.
- We work with our candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best.
