Head Health & Safety and Training

Reporting to the Talent and Culture manager, you will play a key role in establishing and deploying health and safety programs and procedures and developing the health and safety (physical and psychological) and continuous improvement culture. You will work as both a leader and an expert. You will also be responsible for planning, executing and monitoring health and safety related projects and training.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a health and safety strategic plan and training programs;Collaborate and support all teams contributing to the achievement of the health and safety strategic plan and ensure that they are aligned with the plan's commitments;Supervise the deployment of the health and safety plan across the organization and act as the ultimate ambassador of the health and safety culture;Act as an agent of change and set up communication and awareness mechanisms with managers and employees;Develop and implement effective health and safety policies and procedures per local regulations, industry best practices and Lithion's culture;Participate in the implementation of the health and safety audit system and the integrated management system in collaboration with the environment and quality teams;Implement an organization-wide health and safety training matrix for employees;Coordinate awareness campaigns in collaboration with the health and safety advisor to promote a safety culture within Lithion;Coordinate and consolidate all KPIs and initiatives related to the health and safety plan and participate in the production of dashboards and reports;Participate and support our health and safety committees in the various business units;Establish effective communication channels to encourage the escalation of health and safety concerns;Identify health and safety best practices and trends within the industry to influence directions and priorities for action;Perform any other related tasks.Qualifications and ExperienceUniversity degree or a combination of professional experience and training in a relevant discipline;10 years of experience in developing and executing health and safety programs and strategies in an industrial environment (hot work, lockout, confined space, etc.);Knowledge of the various ISO standards, as well as in environment and quality;Willingness to engage in both the strategic component and operational implementation;Experience in an industrial environment with chemicals;Good knowledge of WHMIS/GHS, compatibility, storage and handling of materials;Experience in machine safety;Ability to coach and influence others;Engaging leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively;Excellent change management and communication skills;Ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty; Autonomy, great sense of initiative and organization;Ability to manage many cases simultaneously;Bilingualism (French-English) written and spoken.Exceptional Benefits Await YouGet a competitive salary and annual bonuses; we work and win as a team.What? Year-round summer hours? Yes, Lithion lets you finish Fridays starting at 12:30 PM.Take a vacation from day one.Spend the holidays with your family! Paid time off.Get a comprehensive group insurance plan along with an employee assistance program.Benefits from a competitive retirement plan with Lithion's matching contribution.We care about your well-being; health spending account to take care of yourself.Access the Dialogue telemedicine program on Day 1.We make things easy; get access to a referral program from day one.Get access to ongoing training.And, of course, work in a dynamic environment where fun and laughter are part of everyday life!

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