Health and Safety Specialist
Job in
Centre, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Longo’s
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Occupational Health & Safety, EHS / HSE Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: CentrePosition:
Health and Safety Specialist
Job Scope
:
The Health & Safety Specialist supports the day-to-day functions of health and safety and mental and physical wellness at retail stores, the distribution centre, the production facility, and the support centre. The Specialist works closely with the business unit leads and the Manager, Safety and Security to proactively identify and develop solutions to address the full range of safety risks to the organization.
This position is responsible for the promotion of the total safety strategy and safety management system with a focus on worker health, psychological and physical wellbeing, injury and incident prevention, loss prevention, inspections, training and communication. The Specialist often works without direct supervision and is required to influence others.
Accountabilities:
Business Support:
Coaching, motivating and training teams on all aspects of safety and wellbeingDevelop, support and coach Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members, Safety Champions, and Department SupervisorsProvide guidance and expertise to management on safety priorities, risks, hazards, and associated costsProvide assistance to incident response and act as first responder to emergency situationsPromote and endorse prevention as a way of life for all Team Member.Health & Safety Programs
Preventative controls and response measures are in place to prevent injuries from occurring. When an incident does occur, the specialist works to mitigate both personal and financial impact and maximize recoveriesApply subject matter expertise in matters pertaining to personal safety and support continuous improvement of current processes and proceduresPolicies and procedures are designed and maintained to mitigate against safety incidents affecting Team Members and GuestsSupport business unit leaders in the development of action plans to address gaps in complianceRegulatory compliance is met in the areas of Occupational Health & SafetyRespond to incidents of Team Member injuries and complete investigationsInvestigations into Team Member Critical injuries are completed and recommendations are made to prevent future incidents from occurring againLiaise with government and other agency officials, inspectors and officers during site inspections and visitsWorkplace Claims
Support the Third-Party Claims provider with the management of workplace injury and illness claimsSupport business unit leaders with the management of workplace injury and illnesses along with reporting requirementsSupport the Manager, Safety and Security with appeals management and decisionsSite Visits and Audit
Conduct regular site visits at all locations in assigned areas; complete risk assessments, Health & Safety audits and gap analysis to produce prioritized action plans that address required itemsSite background information is collected and reviewed prior to completing inspectionsSite visits are completed at each site in the assigned area in a collaborative manner with the business unit managersSite Visit reports are generatedSite Visit reports are summarized distributed and debriefed with the business unit leaderTraining and Communication
Training is delivered to ensure that work is performed in accordance with policies, procedures and regulationsTimely and relevant communications are sent with a consist cadenceSupport the Manager, Safety and Security develop, implement, and enhance company-wide asset protection programsFinancial
Contribute to the execution of department and company plans within operational expense budgetsContribute to the execution department and company strategic priorities within capital expense budgetsContributes to the overall profitability of the company through department expense optimization, reduction of costs associated with injuries, illnesses, accidents and theft,Contributes to the overall profitability of the company by positively impacting workplace performance, reducing injury related costs and optimizing operational expenses.Special Projects
Participates in cross-functional meetings as required, providing subject matter expertise and guidance in the areas of Health & Safety and…
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