Health and Safety Leader

About Us

SLEEGERS Engineered Products Inc. is a leading North American supplier of engineered solutions for the pressure vessel and propane industries.  We design and manufacture a variety of products including propane motor fuel tanks, commercial and industrial pressure vessels, and automated propane cylinder vending kiosks.

Founded in 1963 and based in London, Ontario, we are proud to have developed a diverse team that unites highly skilled fabrication skillsets with innovative engineering professionals to produce exceptional products for our target marketplaces. We are a rapidly growing company that services specialized marketplaces in both Canada and the USA.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Health and Safety Leader who will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive range of employee health and safety programs and services to meet the goals and legal obligations of SLEEGERS.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and update the companies occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs
• Develop annual health and safety plans for the company based on a full review of health and safety-related needs (assessment of hazards, analysis of database, audits, changing legislation and best practices) as required by the Ministry of Labour
• Review occupational health and safety legislation, amendments and best practices to optimize occupational health and safety programs
• Provide all levels of the company with advice related to health and safety matters, legislative requirements and best practices in the field
• Develop, arrange, and present safety orientation and training for all new employees, existing employees and visitors to ensure complete and effective understanding of potential risks and expected behaviours within the company
• Coordinate health and safety supplies by ensuring appropriate supplies are identified and purchased in a timely and cost effective manner and used appropriately

Ideal Candidate:

• Post-secondary school diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study
• Joint Health and Safety Committee Level 1 & 2 certification training
• Minimum 5 years' experience with occupation health and safety programs
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety management, applicable federal, provincial and municipal regulations/legislation, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act
• Strong communication skills including both written and verbal
• Sound judgment in decision making and establishing priorities
• Proactive and goal-oriented to make improvements in systems and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office programs

The Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation package; wages are commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within SLEEGERS
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Retirement plan with employee-employer matched contributions
• Training and development opportunities available to enhance your skill set

SLEEGERS is committed to providing a barrier-free environment and promoting independence, dignity, integration, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.