Safety Engineer

About the role

Coordinate safety and health initiatives, projects, corrective actions, and incident investigations. Develop an ongoing process that supports Toronto’s Safety and Health Policy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess plant floor activities for unsafe risks and acts.
• Utilize Safety Statistics to direct risk assessments.
• Perform Ergonomic Assessments and implement tools and equipment to eliminate risk.
• Review Daily Risk Notifications and take action to remove hazards.
• Act as a Human Performance Advocate with ability to coach and train employees.
• Perform Machine Guard Risk Assessments and coordinate recommendations.
• Manage Contractor ISN System.
• Develop and implement Safety and Health programs for the site, including related training materials.
• Coordinate Risk Insurer Recommendations to completion.
• Perform daily housekeeping audits and provide recommendations.
• Assist Toronto EHS Manager to ensure safety beyond compliance.
• Participate in training to continue development of skills and knowledge.
• Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team and Fire Brigade.
• Partner with Operations to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Serve as an active member of the Joint Safety Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in safety or engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a safety-related role.
• Desire to obtain safety certification.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and outside contractors.
• Ability to work in a union environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and industrial accepted safe work practices.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word).