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About the Role

The Health and Safety Specialist provides guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees in promoting an OHS culture and creating a continuous improvement and proactive OHS management cycle. This role is integral in ensuring that Atlantic Packaging Products safely manufactures a quality product.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into and become an active member of the site Management team(s)
• Conduct Hazard Assessments, through task analysis, physical demands analysis, risk assessments and workplace inspections; Recommending and/or implementing corrective action
• Contribute to the creation of and/or maintenance of instructional documents, such as work procedures, lockout tagout procedures and training documents
• Deliver safety training to managers, supervisors, employees, and new hires, as determined by policy and programs
• Responsible for the management of the OH&S system onsite. This includes personal protective equipment, emergency response, first aid, working at heights, workplace transportation, dock safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, contractor safety, and heat stress programs
• Conduct gap analysis of safety programs through internal audits; developing and implementing a plan to address and remedy non-conformance issues
• Lead and/or conduct incident investigations; site liaison for MOL visits; escalating significant incident and accident information to the Corporate level
• Participate in the design, development and delivery of new employee orientation programs
• Guide the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) and champion corrective actions and counter measures
• Provide support during the life cycle of a WSIB claim
• Create statistical data, analytical and assessment reports, as required
• Perform other tasks or jobs as required

Requirements

• Ability to work full-time, onsite
• Minimum 5 years leading health and safety in a unionized environment
• Must have driver’s license and transportation
• Must have completed or be in the process of completing a health and safety degree/certificate/diploma or professional designation
• In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards in the Province of Ontario
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word – Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Desire to be hands on and “on the floor”
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check

Skills

• Machine guarding
• Energy Isolation – Lockout/Tagout
• Confined space entry
• Working at Heights
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years leading health and safety in a unionized environment

Education Level

• Health and safety degree/certificate/diploma or professional designation

Salary/Compensations

• $83,400 - $104,300 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
• Education assistance for continuous skill development
• Academic scholarships for employees’ children
• Safety equipment and PPE support program

About the Company

• At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here.
• A proud Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States).
• Committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact.
• Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members.
• At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

Equal Opportunity

• Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates.
• If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.