Health And Safety Administrator

Health and Safety Administrator

Pro Reefer is a Canadian owned and operated company specializing in mobile repair of refrigerated (reefer) trucking units and other services including preventative maintenance, truck services, and bus maintenance.

Founded in 1998, Pro Reefer has grown to employ over 80 people, expanded its presence to 6 provinces, upheld a sterling reputation as one of the most reliable independent companies in the mobile repair segment, and proudly calls some of Canada’s largest organizations its customers.

With year-after-year success and expansion comes the need for a knowledgeable Health and Safety Administrator committed to continually work to improve the company culture and promote a safe work environment.

Job Description Summary

Working closely with and reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Health & Safety Administrator will play a key role in overseeing Pro Reefer’s Health and Safety culture and programs.

Essential Responsibilities

Participate in and act as the Secretary for the organizations Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) including preparing agendas, record, document and distribute minutes and supporting documents as well as act as the steward of this information.

Assist managers with investigating accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents, and developing corrective and preventive action responses.

Prepare and submit all required safety reports as needed (e.g. statistics on incidents injuries and WSIB, WCB and CNESST claims).

Perform workplace inspections.

Coordinate/complete fire equipment maintenance and testing of equipment.

Track all required safety and orientations for staff as determined by the organization and legislation.

Monitor and update portals such as ISN and Cognibox.

Investigating/recording incidents, accidents, complaints, and cases of ill health.

Undertaking risk assessments and site inspections, identifying potential hazards.

Participate in the design, development and delivery of H&S policies and programs and perform annual reviews and update accordingly.

Providing Health and Safety meetings and training courses for employees.

Keeping up to date and ensuring compliance with current Health and Safety legislation

Maintain SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

Prepare, implement and review office and project emergency response plans.

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced individual who demonstrates:

- Communication and interpersonal skills

- Teamwork ethic

- Leadership skills

-Time and priority management, working with a sense of urgency to meet or exceed deadlines

-Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment

-Creative and innovative thinking and problem-solving

-Decision making and sound judgment

-Planning and organizational skills

-Reporting and monitoring capabilities

-Results-orientation

-Accountability and dependability

-Providing consultation and staff support

-Development and continual learning

-Attention to detail and accuracy

-Adherence to personnel policies, practices, and procedures

Requirements

-High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent

-minimum 2 years experience

-JHSC Certification

-Experience in the heavy truck/trailer repair and maintenance sector or similar/parallel industries is an asset.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time, Casual

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person