ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is a growing chemical manufacturer with operations across two Etobicoke facilities. We are looking for a hands-on Safety Coordinator to own our Health & Safety programs at the plant level, ensuring regulatory compliance, building safety culture, and keeping our people safe on the floor every day. This is a visible, floor-level role suited to a safety professional with industrial or chemical manufacturing experience who takes ownership of programs rather than just maintaining them.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & Safety Leadership:
- Plan and facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee H&S training across both sites.
- Provide day-to-day H&S guidance to supervisors and frontline employees.
- Drive safety culture through active floor presence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Compliance & Program Management:
- Ensure compliance with Ontario OHSA and all applicable occupational health and safety legislation and industry standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and work instructions.
- Administer and continuously improve the company's H&S management system.
- Manage third-party vendor relationships including external trainers, industrial hygiene testing providers, and confined space program vendors.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions arising from incidents, inspections, and audits.
Audits, Inspections & Investigations
- Conduct routine workplace inspections and internal H&S audits across both facilities.
- Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement practical corrective solutions.
- Lead incident investigations; prepare root cause analysis reports and corrective action plans.
- Track, analyze, and report on safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
- Transportation & Regulatory Compliance
- Serve as the primary on-site resource for Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) compliance.
- Maintain documentation, employee training records, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Support environmental, emergency response, and compliance initiatives as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of H&S experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or a processing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and related regulations.
- Experience developing SOPs and delivering H&S training to frontline employees.
- Experience conducting internal audits, workplace inspections, and incident investigations.
- Working knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety documentation management systems.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001, SMETA, or ILO audit standards is a strong asset.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC), or actively working toward designation.
- First Aid and Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) certification.
