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Health & Safety Coordinator (12-Month Contract)

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VPC Group Inc., a Canadian owned and operated company, converts chemicals and fibre into quality foam and nonwoven products for the home furnishing markets. We provide a positive work experience for employees and exceptional value for customers and other stakeholders.

VPC Group Inc. is looking for a dynamic HSE Coordinator for its Polyurethane Foam division based in North York, ON. Reporting to the HSE Lead with a dotted line to the HSE Director, the HSE Coordinator will complete the LOTO, SOP, and RISK Assessment Project for three divisions.

Responsibilities:

• Create, review and update SOPS for three divisions
• Develop LOTO procedures and ensure training compliance
• Conduct and create risk assessment for all machinery and safety procedures
• Assist in Developing/modifying and delivering of Health and Safety training programs in-house.
• Promote safety awareness through communication and specific training programs.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the Health and Safety Orientation Program and conduct Orientation and training for all existing employees as well as all new hires.
• Participate on our Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Manage incident investigations to determine root cause, and corrective actions where necessary are implemented and followed up
• Prepare reports, maintain safety records and documentation and follows up with employees to ensure compliance.
• Maintain the Emergency Response Programs and provide training when necessary.
• Provide leadership and support to all workers of health, safety and programs as well as any legislation changes that may impact the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by the HSE team

Requirements:

Minimum completion of post-Secondary diploma in Health and Safety, preferred

• 1-2 years of experience in a Health and Safety role is required (Construction or manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred)
• Good working knowledge of office computer skills i.e., Windows NT, Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
• Thorough understanding of conducting risk assessments, SOP & LOTO documentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health & Safety and or a related field from an accredited institution

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• NORTH YORK, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location