Health & Safety Specialist

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What we offer:

At Magna you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team you can expect exciting varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Salary Range: $80000 - $95000 per year
• Implements and maintains all Health & Safety / Environmental policies and procedures as per the OH&S and other relevant Federal Provincial or internal requirements.
• Champions the H&S Environmental Ergonomics Assessment and related Inspections and Audits and resulting Action Plans.
• Champions the HWIN (Waste Manifests account upkeep with the Ministry etc.) NPRI TRA ECA applications / upkeep including all legal aspects & reporting of all of the same.
• WSIB claims and lost time statistics and timely submission of the WSIB Form 7 applications for SIEF addressing objections and follow-up.
• Make studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspect or tour organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Active member of Magna Safety Group ensuring compliance with WSIB Work well Audit and practices communication of Best Practices attends all meetings
• Arranges H&S / Ergonomics Meetings notifies members participates as a Joint Health & Safety member as well as sets up / records meeting minutes / initiates monthly workplace inspections.
• Sets up / ensures completion of Workplace Inspections for all departments.
• Assist in monitoring contracts for employee PPE including uniforms safety glasses earplugs etc.
• Arranges / delivers in house Safety / Environment/Ergonomic training.
• Maintains / updates online SDS providing hard copy for easy access ensuring compliance and accurate purchasing process has been followed
• Demonstrates Continuous Improvement through investigating / recommending Best Practices for all areas of Ergonomics / Safety / Environment in order to put in place once established system decided upon.
• Sets example enforces and takes a proactive approach to enforce safe working conditions for all employees.
• Maintains / updates any binders / databases for Safety / Environment / Ergonomics including preparation and submission of reports / Action Plans as per Audit / Inspection requirements.
• Maintains and updates safety / environment training matrix records requirements / dates of courses and books / notifies employees accordingly.
• Cross-functional training of tasks in Human Resources Department.
• Perform all Supervisory duties in a safe manner in accordance with Section 27 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishment.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with Section 28 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments.

Other Tasks:

• Continuously adhere to and apply the Magna Employees Charter the Magna Corporate Constitution and the Magna Operational Principles in all aspects of position and interaction with others.
• Effective use of Meadowvales Escalation Process.
• Compliance to IATF customer requirements
• Attends all scheduled meetings and training.
• Understands and follows established rules procedures and policies relating to position.
• Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge of application of Federal/Provincial Regulations Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&SA) Canada Standards Act (CSA) Environmental Standards Ontario Human Rights Code and the Workers Compensation Standards Act as well as any other applicable regulations to meet H&S/Environment Regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of all related reporting obligations for H&SEnviro Ergo WSIB
• Effective time management organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills including the ability to effectively transfer knowledge to a diverse group of learners
• Must be able to work independently source and vet vendors
• Must be able to coach facilitate and influence a cultural and behavioral change in the workplace
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team provide situational leadership

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in related field preferred in order to perform all aspects of tasks. etc.
• Minimum5 years progressive health & safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills coupled with expert Excel Word Database capabilities
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Industrial Ergonomics desired
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.

Awareness Unity Empowerment:

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

Required Experience:

IC