HSE Specialist

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for improving the quality of work life for all employees with respect to environmental health and safety (EMS) programs as per the “Magna Employee Charter”
• Maintains accident/incident reporting system, monitors investigations, provides guidance and effective follow-up for corrective actions
• Conducts monthly HSE workplace audits / inspections. Ensures compliance with all legal requirements, and make recommendations for improvements
• Functions as a resource to the Joint Health and Safety Committee and coordinates follow-up actions to committee’s recommendations
• Responds to plant safety concerns and provides counseling for hazard recognition
• Prepares applicable reports for Environment Canada and other Ministries
• Maintains the WHMIS/GHS program and ensures accuracy of chemical inventory
• Participates in formal company employee orientation
• Maintains safety supplies, first aid kits, and coordinates the introduction of new safety supplies
• Leads opportunities for waste reduction and continuous improvement
• Liaises with other departments (e.g. Maintenance, Engineering) to ensure safety compliance on new equipment
• Assists HSE Manager with Health and Safety incentive promotion programs
• Assists the HSE Manager in the retention of related HSE records
• Maintains HSE documents (Policies and Procedures) and ensures that they are up to date (annual reviews)
• Maintains SDS sheets and ensures availability to all employees and professional services
• Assists the HSE Manager in preparation of annual HSE audits and inspections
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information obtained, written or verbal, with the HSE department
• Administration of claims management, return to work programs
• Ensure all required WSIB forms completed in a timely manner (Form 7)
• Conduct physical Demands Analysis when required
• Administration of Magna ergonomics program
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
• Comply with the requirements of CTPAT/PIP
• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
• Adhere to applicable quality systems, IATF16949 standards and customer specific requirements
• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
• Ensure work area is kept neat and organized
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum completion of college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years directly related occupational health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in automotive industry an asset

SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good presentation and leadership skills
• Computer literate in word, presentation & spreadsheet programs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills