Back to jobs available

Advisor, Coporate Health and Safety 

  • Corporate Health and Safety
  • Ottawa
  • 13 month term
APPLY NOW

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter by Oct 27, 2024

The Mint is hiring a Advisor, Corporate Health & Safety who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

The Mint is hiring a Advisor, Corporate Health & Safety who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Health & Safety, the Advisor, Corporate Health & Safety is responsible for for providing technical expertise, analysis, recommendations and support in the management and resolution of health and safety related issues at the Ottawa facility and on occasion, at the Winnipeg Plant.

Your Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and assess hazards and risks by conducting ergonomic assessments, exposure assessments, chemical reviews, risk assessments, equipment reviews, job hazard analyses, and using other similar analytical tools.  
  • Participate in the evaluation of new equipment, materials and processes to ensure that standards, codes and legal requirements are addressed.
  • Assist with the implementation of controls to mitigate hazards identified.
  • Perform accident and incident investigations, submit reports to regulatory authorities within required timelines including Labour Canada, WSIB (Ontario) and WCB (Manitoba), evaluate accident and incident trends, and implement strategic action plans designed to target problem areas, operations, etc.
  • Act as an advisor to management on specific actions for mitigating health and safety risks, addressing employee complaints, and dealing with day-to-day health and safety concerns.
  • Support psychological safety and protection at the Mint and engaging in corporate strategies.
  • Develop, coordinate and deliver health and safety training and assist with the promotion of health and safety related initiatives.
  • Develop and lead the implementation, roll out and continual improvement of health and safety programs and procedures as well as safety culture enhancements at the Mint.
  • Conduct workplace safety inspections, job hazard analyses, monitor indoor air quality and assess exposure to chemical/physical agents.
  • Conduct performance and compliance audits of Health, Safety and Environmental Program elements to determine effectiveness and opportunities for improvement.  

This position requires you to work onsite at the Ottawa location 3 times per week

Qualifications:

Language Requirements

  • An advanced level of bilingual proficiency in both official languages (English / French) is required.

 

Education

  • University degree or certificate in related area or a combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
  • ROHT, ROH, CIH or CRSP (with industrial hygiene experience) certified candidates or those working toward one of these designations are preferred.

 

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of related business experience preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications

 

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to deliver projects within identified timeframes while effectively managing dynamic and competing priorities.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Autonomous, but also able to collaborate within various teams and act as technical lead to junior colleagues.
  • Pro-active and open to receiving feedback and making suggestions.
  • Significant attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills by providing confident recommendations and insight to develop wider solutions to business issues and opportunities.
  • Able to follow policies, procedures, and precedents to provide consistent specialist support

 

Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of the Canada Labour Code Part II, the Canada Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the regulatory framework in Canada as it pertains to workplace health and safety.
  • Working knowledge of occupational health & safety programs.

 

Why the Mint?

At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, ee@mint.ca that is accessed only by the Human Resources section. 

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at ee@mint.ca to make arrangements.

What to Expect

In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc. If successful, you will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.

Ready to mint your career?

Please forward your resume to careers@mint.ca by October 27, 2024. We look forward to receiving your application!