Safety Officer

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: Brossard,QC, Cornwall, ON or St.Catharines, ON
Assignment: Permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 per week
Salary range: $106 275 to $117 975 

Your role

Are you passionate about health and safety at work? Do you have expertise in accident prevention and support for management? We are looking for a health and safety advisor to implement our prevention programs, define safe procedures and train our teams.

Your place could be with us!

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation, defined-benefit pension plan, group insurance and virtual health care.
• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Hybrid work program to have the best of both worlds.
• Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flextime.
• Professional development, wellness program and other benefits!

Your responsibilities

• Manage the safety program, special projects and campaigns in accordance with SLSMC polices, relevant legislation, and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Participate in and play an advisory role in joint safety committees, and work collaboratively with all levels of management to build a strong safety culture.
• Collaboratively develop/update safety procedures in accordance with legislative amendments and ensure their application on a corporate/regional level.
• Analyze and review maintenance, safety inspection and accident investigation forms, and make recommendations to line management for improvement as needed.
• Take part in workplace inspections and the investigation of accidents/incidents and near-misses, identify necessary corrective measures and follow up on recommendations.
• Design, plan and deliver working tools, programs, training programs and information sessions on prevention.

Your profile

• University degree or College diploma in Health and Safety or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in occupational health and safety in a unionized, industrial environment.
• Sound knowledge of safety standards applicable to an industrial environment, such as WHMIS, lockout procedures and risk assessments.
• Proficient in French and English, verbal and written, in order to communicate with teams located in Québec and Ontario.
• Valid Class G (ON) or Class 5 (QC) driver's license and insurable driving record

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups:  women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.  
 

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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