Health & Safety Specialist

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting day 1 Competitive retirement savings program including RRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25% Day 1 Paid vacation, sick time, and paid birthday off Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products Education reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives

Join the Burlington location as a Health & Safety Specialist , supporting health and safety programs, compliance initiatives, and departmental operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional to coordinate HSE activities, manage reporting and data, and contribute to a safe and compliant workplace.

Program Management Support the Manager, HSE Programs with the department’s strategy to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures, tools, or other documentation reflective of regulatory requirements. Coordinate other HSE initiatives including communication and supporting implementation. Creating, editing, and distributing professional HSE communications to internal stakeholders. Develop HSE engagement content including letters, memos, reports, and presentation material.

Maintain current knowledge of provincial legislation relating to Employment Standards, Human Rights, Workplace Health & Safety, and Labour laws. Administrative Support Coordinate and provide administrative support to the HSE Department. Assist the HSE Manager with administering occupational claims with the Worker’s Compensation Boards. Coordinate with suppliers and other departments to ensure departmental expenditures and invoices are submitted and paid. Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and relevant supporting materials.

Schedule and coordinate departmental meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Systems & Data Coordination Maintain the HSE Department’s internal systems and applications to ensure information is accurate and relevant to ensure effective data analysis. Reviewing monthly incident statistics and reporting for internal HSE metrics and reporting. Maintain and update data of HSE software and applications for data analysis. Content management of HSE information on intranet sites which includes editing/creating pages, updating HSE content on a weekly basis and uploading documents.

Manage department Outlook inboxes and filter questions received to relevant HSE team members.

Post Secondary education in Health & Safety, Business or related field, or the equivalent work experience within an Occupational Health & Safety Department. A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years work experience in a similar role or with similar responsibilities. Other

Skills and Abilities:

Multitasking, prioritizing and time management skills are essential for success in this role. Experience and composure working within a fast-paced work environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong computer skills including intermediate to senior level in MS applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Publisher.

Proficient in using various web-based software and applications. Commitment to continual learning. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in reading and interpreting regulatory standards. High attention to detail and…