Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto‑parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

As the Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling activities relating to the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses for AIM Recycling’s industrial site in Montreal.

What you’re responsible for:

• Acting as a change agent to develop a strong health and safety culture and support managers with their occupational health and safety-related matters;
• Coaching managers in developing their health and safety leadership and integrating prevention into daily operations.
• Implementing and monitoring health and safety programs, procedures, and tools to strengthen prevention and accountability.
• Conducting workplace inspections and maintaining a visible presence in the field to promote safe work practices and behaviors.
• Assessing workplace hazards and recommending appropriate risk prevention and mitigation measures.
• Leading accident investigations and collaborating with regulatory authorities during inspections or investigations.
• Coordinating health and safety training, facilitating OHS committee meetings, and responding to health and safety inquiries from employees and clients.

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have a college diploma or university certificate in Occupational Health and Safety;
• You have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• You have a strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety;
• You are proficient in MS Office;
• You are bilingual (an asset);
• You have a valid driver’s license and are available to travel between the company’s various sites as needed.

Additional Information

What we offer!

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!