Senior ESH Specialist (Environment, Safety, and Health)

Position Summary:

The Health and Safety Specialist leads and supports associates across all departments in the investigation, prevention, and continuous reduction of workplace injuries. This role takes a proactive and data-driven approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. The position requires comprehensive analysis and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), injury data, and WSIB claim costs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Investigate health and safety incidents/issues, prepare detailed reports, and lead the identification and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and complete data collection for incidents, KPIs, modified work conditions, and trends.
- Analyze and report on KPIs weekly and monthly, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Lead WSIB claims management, including cost analysis, appeals, and proactive claims mitigation strategies.
- Champion DENSO ergonomic initiatives to identify and reduce ergonomic risks through assessments and corrective actions.
- Lead the workplace inspection process, ensuring timely identification of hazards and closure of corrective actions.
- Facilitate the Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) process for all injuries, including case management and continuous improvement strategies.
- Identify training needs, develop cost-effective training plans, and implement verification methods to ensure compliance and competency.
- Track and improve Health & Safety processes, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and corporate standards.
- Lead compliance initiatives, including internal audits, gap assessments, and corrective action tracking.
- Support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, including meeting facilitation and follow-up on recommendations.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, training, and plan reviews.
- Promote a strong safety culture through communication, engagement, and recognition programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in cross-functional projects and corporate initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
- Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Certifications and Experience:

- The following certifications and experience will be considered strong assets:
- Health & Safety specialist designations such as CRST, CRSP, or CSP
- Certification or working knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management)
- Certification in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) training
- Demonstrated experience in ergonomic risk assessment and analysis

Required Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Strong facilitation and leadership skills across all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to build positive and effective relationships with associates and stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and proactive risk management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Posting Type: Existing Vacancy

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

- Company events

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Discounted or free food

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision care

- Wellness program

Range of Expected Annual Salary inclusive of discretionary annual bonus:$68,250 - $88,399