Safety Specialist (Contract)

Employer: JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc
Position: Safety Specialist
Terms of Employment: Contract
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Language: English
Vacancy: Please note that this posting is for an existing role.
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for RRSP, Pension Plan, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance and Care allowance.
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year (dependent on experience)

About Us

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

For more information about JFE Shoji Power Canada, please visit us here!

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company - we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

Job Summary

As a Safety Specialist at JFE, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and maintaining a strong safety culture within our organization. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities and Duties

Safety Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards applicable to our industry and location in Ontario, Canada.

Safety Training: Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientation and ongoing safety education.

Incident Investigation: Assist in leading investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, or near-misses to identify underlying causes and actively participate in implementing corrective actions.

Safety Policies: Develop and update safety policies and procedures to align with best practices and legislative requirements.

Safety Audits: Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and assess the effectiveness of safety programs.

Emergency Response: Coordinate and oversee emergency response procedures and drills.

Safety Culture: Work closely with the production team to foster a caring and proactive safety culture, encouraging employee involvement and reporting safety concerns.

Safety Reporting: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, near-misses, and safety performance metrics. Prepare reports for management as needed.

WSIB Coordination: Lead the day-to-day coordination of workplace injury claims, including preparing and submitting required documentation, tracking claim progress, and serving as the primary contact with WSIB. Work closely with injured employees, HR, supervisors, and healthcare providers to coordinate safe and timely return-to-work plans based on functional abilities and suitable modified duties. Monitor recovery and accommodation progress, maintain confidential records, and connect injury trends and lessons learned to workplace prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Experience in occupational health and safety, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Working knowledge of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations applicable to manufacturing.

• Experience coordinating WSIB claims, including injury reporting, documentation, communication with WSIB, and tracking claim progress.

• Knowledge of return-to-work planning, modified duties, functional abilities, and workplace accommodation, with the ability to collaborate with employees, HR, supervisors, and healthcare providers.

• Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and follow-up on corrective actions.Ability to develop clear safety procedures and deliver engaging, practical training to employees across different roles and shifts.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate, confidential records.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening, asking thoughtful questions, and explaining requirements clearly and respectfully.

• A caring, approachable, and non-judgmental manner that builds trust and encourages employees to share concerns.

• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams, management, and the Joint Health and Safety Committee, while confidently addressing safety concerns.

• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and curiosity to understand how work is performed and identify practical improvements.

• Ability to navigate sensitive conversations, resolve disagreements constructively, and follow through on commitments.

• Proficiency and comfort using digital safety reporting and claims management systems.

• A genuine commitment to employee well-being, continuous improvement, and building a proactive safety culture.

• Professional safety certification, or progress toward certification, is an asset.