Occupational Health & Safety Analyst

Job#84286

The Occupational Health and Safety Analyst will be responsible for implementing and maintaining health, safety, and wellness initiatives to support and ensure a safe workplace, and encourages healthy lifestyles. The Occupational Health and Safety Analyst will also cover reception on a regular basis as well as be the primary back up for our Timekeeping system

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• New Hire Orientation
• Provides consultation and guidance to the business to ensure legislative compliance.
• Identifies, assesses, and works with management to eliminate/control hazards and risks.
• Performs Job Risk Analysis to ensure compliance and assist in development and maintenance of control programs.
• Coordinate all Workers Compensation activities, including return to work programs.
• Conducts medical surveillance programs (lead, noise, forklift operators, ERT, etc.).
• Reports and investigates workplace accidents and incidents.
• Maintains, reviews, revises and/or develops occupational health and safety program using principles of quality (ex. Safety Groups).
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers training/communication sessions for employees and managers with respect to all Health and Safety programs, policies or procedures.
• Collaborates with external Environmental Engineer toward achieving ISO 14001 Objectives and Targets.
• Coordinates the Joint Health & Safety Committee (training, meetings, workplace inspections, reporting).
• Coordinates Emergency Response Program (training, response guidelines, and staging areas/equipment).
• Implements and coordinates legislated programs such as laser safety, radiation safety, respiratory protection, designated substance (monitoring, control program and health surveillance).
• Implements and coordinates Engineering Change Control Programs for all equipment installations per Province of Ontario requirements (pre-start, decommissioning, and commissioning procedures).
• Coordinate Environmental Program with consulting firm.
• Manage chemical inventory & MSDS approvals
• Coordinate with Fire Warden team on Fire safety program

Other Job Duties:

• Is the primary back up for Reception as and when needed.
• Provides primary emergency assistance to employees, and referral to appropriate resources.
• Ensures legal compliance with other codes, standards and guidelines as applicable (ex. Health Information Protection Act, Ontario Fire Code, CSA and/or ANSI Standards).

Education and Experience:

• College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field or equivalent experience.
• Certification and/or training in Occupational Health and Safety as part of a professional program would be an asset.
• 1-2 years experience in occupational health and safety (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Good written/oral communication skills in English.
• Proficient on computer software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to respond to changing priorities and handling multiple tasks, proven ability to meet deadlines
• Good initiative, strong attention to detail
• Decision making and problem solving ability

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, speaking.
• Equipment: Computer.
• Hazards: Possible exposure to all workplace hazards.