Health & Safety Coordinator-Human Resources

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Develops and administers health and safety programs, policies and procedures. Ensures that management takes the action needed to raise employee awareness of risks and to reduce, avoid, and protect employees from hazards in the workplace, including occupational illness or disease. Collaborates with employees and supervisors to monitor, identify, and correct potential safety, health, and environmental hazards and recommend actions for improvement. Assures compliance with organization and government health, safety, and environmental standards. Reviews new products, equipment, and processes for potential hazards and recommends modification before introduction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Risk Management, Compliance, Policy, Training and Communication:

• Risk identification
• Provide strategy on mitigating risks
• Plan/prepare for all health & safety related internal and external audits
• Ensure that all existing health & safety policies comply to current legislative standards and requirements, and propose changes as needed
• Develop and maintain an in depth understanding of current OHSA and MoL requirements as they relate to health & safety
• Schedule and facilitate (chairperson) Management Health & Safety Review meetings and be prepared to Co-Chair Joint Health & Safety Meetings
• Develop and deliver employee orientation and training packages to educate employees and managers as requested
• Conduct regular audits and hazard assessments; create and execute plans that achieve regulatory compliance while working collaboratively with manufacturing management and engineering as needed
• Coordinate mandatory safety drills with external and internal customers
• Work in coordination with HR Manager to manage WSIB claims

Administrative Requirements and Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain all health & safety and training programs
• Complete annual updates of all safety policies and orientation packages
• Complete all pre-start reviews
• Monitor and record Suggestions and PRFs to achieve targeted KI timelines and follow up action as required
• Maintain all training records
• Provide technical support as requested
• Update communication televisions (Google Slides) and notice boards with current and relevant safety information
• Stay current on changing workplace safety rules and guidelines
• Submit and create reports as required

Other business responsibilities as requested, including supporting HR Manager in event planning and setup.

QUALIFICATIONS
Category Requirements
EDUCATION • Post-secondary training in field
EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Experience in dealing with confidential information required
• First responder experience/exposure an asset

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES • Joint Health & Safety Certification (may be completed upon hire)
KNOWLEDGE/
SKILLS/
ABILITIES

• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong multitasking skills
• Professionalism
• Positive attitude

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.