Specialist, Health & Safety

"Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box” 

About Us  

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.   

The Opportunity  

The Health and Safety Specialist provides guidance to managers, supervisors and employees in promoting an OHS culture and creating a continuous improvement and proactive OHS management cycle. The Health and Safety Specialist is an integral member in ensuring that Atlantic Packaging Products safely manufactures a quality product.

What you'll do  

• Integrate into and become an active member of the site Management team(s)


• Conduct Hazard Assessments, through task analysis, physical demands analysis, risk assessments and workplace inspections; Recommending and/or implementing corrective action


• Strong knowledge on H&S programs, such as, Machine guarding, Energy Isolation – Lockout/Tagout, Confined space entry and Working at Heights.


• Contribute to the creation of and/or maintenance of instructional documents, such as work procedures, lockout tagout procedures and training documents


• Deliver safety training to managers, supervisors, employees, and new hires, as determined by policy and programs


• Responsible for the management of the OH&S system onsite. This includes personal protective equipment, emergency response, first aid, working at heights, workplace transportation, dock safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, contractor safety, and heat stress programs


• Conduct gap analysis of safety programs through internal audits; developing and implementing a plan to address and remedy non-conformance issues


• Lead and/or conduct incident investigations; site liaison for MOL visits; escalating significant incident and accident information to the Corporate level


• Participate in the design, development and delivery of new employee orientation programs


• Guide the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) and champion corrective actions and counter measures


• Provide support during the life cycle of a WSIB claim


• Create statistical data, analytical and assessment reports, as required


• Perform other tasks or jobs as required

What You Bring

• Ability to work full-time, onsite


• Minimum 5 years leading health and safety in a unionized environment


• Must have driver’s license and transportation


• Must have completed or be in the process of completing a health and safety degree/certificate/diploma or professional designation


• In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards in the Province of Ontario


• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word – Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Desire to be hands on and “on the floor”


• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

What We Offer  

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included) 


• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events  


• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition  


• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement  


• Education assistance for continuous skill development  


• Academic scholarships for employees’ children  


• Safety equipment and PPE support program  

Inclusion and Accessibility  

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.  

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Please Note:  

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.  

Hiring Range :  $83,400 - $104,300 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.