Health & Safety Specialist

We are currently recruiting an experienced Health and Safety Specialist to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.NOTE:OnsiteMust be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start dateValid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving recordRESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive Health & Safety programs to ensure continued compliance with all applicable corporate policies and government regulations for salary, hourly bargaining unit, contract employees and contractorsManage the Multi-Site Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) for our clients' facilitiesCoordinate a robust training program for all new and existing salary, hourly and contract employees in compliance with corporate and government regulations and standardsMonitor changes to Health and Safety legislation and ensure current safety programs and practices are in compliance with changesEnsure activities of service providers and construction contractors with respect to health and safety are in compliance with corporate and government regulations and standardsResponsible for all Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable Provincial regulations and corporate policies. Investigate and develop resolutions to safety concerns and work refusals with all hourly, salary and contract employeesCo-Chair monthly multi-site JHSC Incident meetings for the client facilities. Represent the client during Corporate H&S Compliance Audits and coordinate & conduct weekly observation toursChair weekly incident meetings with department supervisors and managersDevelop training plans and maintain records for all employees, contract associates and students as required by OH&S Act & Regulations. Conduct new employee, contractor and student H&S orientationsRepresent the company during Ministry of Labour (MOL) visits and investigate, resolve and close subsequent MOL ordersCoordinate Prestart Safety Reviews and Safety Buy-offs for all new equipment and processesManage the professional consulting services including conducting Prestart Safety Reviews, Confined Space Hazard Assessments and RescueHealth & Safety pillar leadREQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:Diploma in Health and Safety, Human Resources, Labour Relations, Risk Management or closely related field5-10 years of experience with Occupational Health and Safety, risk management or safety related experience in construction or industrial environmentMinimum Level 1 Health & Safety certification registered with WSIB an asset2-5 years of experience in a unionized labour environmentStrong project management, organizational, teamwork, written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to accept a wide variety of assignments including some outside the realm of health and safety in a customer service oriented environment.Proficient with MS Office programsExperience with electric vehicle safety would be an asset but not requiredOTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) - extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidatesMEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process. Motor Vehicle Manufacturing