Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Liaise with WSIB and health care practitioners to ensure effective claims management
• Review and analyze incident investigation reports, assess claims for initial entitlement and complete and file Employer Reports of Injury
• Manage workplace injury claims with a focus on minimizing time loss and claim costs
• Facilitate Return to Work/Remain at Work plans with regards to claims and accommodation and monitor/adjust as required.
• Review accident cost statements and make recommendations for improvements
• Develop & report monthly Company Health and Safety metrics to onsite teams and corporate based reporting systems
• Assist in the development and execution of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO45001) and best practices
• Perform audits and safety inspections in the workplace
• Participate in incident investigations including root cause analysis identification and corrective action plans
• Develop recommendations for appropriate risk mitigation measures to management including ergonomics
• Develop internal Environmental, Health and Safety communications
• Promote and lead various safety and wellness initiatives
• Develop, coordinate and conduct EHS training programs
• Coordinate eyeglass/work boot program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree/college diploma in a relevant discipline (i.e. Health & Safety, Kinesiology)
• Minimum 3-5 years in an Environmental Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of claims management and WSIB policies and procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across functional lines and at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving personnel issues in the workplace
• Strong planning and time management skills; ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• JHSC Certification training
• Experience Developing & Delivering Training with focus on Adult Learning Techniques
• Certification in Disability Management
• Proficiency in Parklane 

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.