Specialist, Health & Safety; Non-Union | Alectra Utilities

Specialist, Health & Safety (Non-Union)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

Location:

Brampton (Kennedy)
Status:
This position is to fill a current vacancy
Salary Grade: 15 ($101,190- $126,488 annually)

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning
. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Are you a dedicated professional passionate about fostering a safe and healthy workplace environment?

As a Specialist in Health and Safety, you will lead initiatives to educate and support managers and employees on health and safety programs and standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and legislative requirements.

• Support the development and implementation of corporate health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain policies, programs, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistent work practices across the organization by gathering relevant information from legislative bodies, other employers, and Alectra Utilities network operation groups.

• Track, report, and evaluate incidents, consulting with managers and supervisors on preventive recommendations, risk evaluations, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with investigations and risk assessments, identifying opportunities for program enhancement and increased education.
• Analyze internal and external data on occupational incidents, injuries, and illness trends to recommend proactive strategies.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulatory standards and adherence to industry standards, best management practices, and Alectra Utilities policies and programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders, including Joint Health and Safety Committees and training initiatives.

• Support coordination and implementation of internal and external audit activities, participating in efforts to achieve certification and standardization.
• Participate in the preparation, conduct, and follow-up of internal and external audits of the OHSE Management System.

• Coordinate and deliver safety starts, safety meetings, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate, review, evaluate, and respond to inquiries from employees, the JHSC, managers, supervisors, and external parties regarding the company’s occupational health and safety policies, programs, and practices.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs through site visits, spot assessments, and audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate processes to continuously improve service delivery.

• Assist managers/supervisors and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) in conducting OHSE-related investigations, leading major investigations as required.
• Analyze the impact of changes to legislation and Ministry of Labour enforcement strategies, rulings, prosecutions, and convictions, making compliance recommendations to management.
• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of projects and key initiatives.

• Perform other duties as required to support a safe and compliant workplace environment.

• Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline preferably Occupational Health and Safety
• Journeyperson level certification as a Power Line Technician is considered an asset
• Post-secondary education in a related field, such as occupational health and safety; or relevant engineering, technical or construction qualifications/certifications considered an asset
• Professional designation, or the ability to attain designation within five years of the date of hire considered an asset (e.g., Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified…