Safety & Health Coordinator

Overview

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States, is seeking talent to fill the position of Safety & Health Coordinator
. This job is full-time permanent.

Safety Program Execution & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate and administer mill safety and health programs in alignment with corporate safety standards
• Support compliance with OSHA and applicable state and federal regulations specific to pulp and paper operations
• Maintain required safety records, permits, and documentation (OSHA logs, training records, inspections)
• Assist during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits

Mill Floor Presence & Hazard Control

• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits across pulp mill, paper machines, utilities, recovery boiler, and maintenance areas
• Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and support lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and contractor safety programs
• Identify high-risk activities and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Lead or support incident, near-miss, and first-aid investigations
• Perform root cause analysis and track corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze trends related to injuries, near misses, and process safety events and communicate findings to leadership

Training & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate and deliver safety training for hourly employees, contractors, and visitors
• Support annual refresher training related to pulp and paper hazards (LOTO, confined space, mobile equipment, chemical safety)
• Actively support safety committees, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives

Strategic Support & EHS Partnership

• Partner with the EHS Manager to implement site-wide safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Support mill leadership in driving safety performance and accountability
• Escalate significant safety risks, compliance gaps, or trends appropriately
• Assist with safety metrics, KPIs, and annual safety planning

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Safety, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; pulp and paper experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices

Certifications (Preferred)

• OSHA 30
• ASP or CSP certification (or progression toward certification)
• First Aid / CPR
• Strong field presence in high-hazard, heavy industrial environments
• Ability to influence safe work practices without direct authority
• Effective communicator across hourly and salaried teams
• Organized, detail-oriented, and compliance-focused
• Comfortable balanced tactical execution with strategic EHS support

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.