Job Description
On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Site Safety Representative supports the St. Catharine's GPS in their implementation and maintenance of the Workplace Safety Management System and Site Health and Safety related goals. The Safety Representative provides leadership with consultation, education, and tools to be effective in problem
solving, injury reduction and culture development initiatives. This includes ensuring regulatory requirements and GM requirements are communicated, understood, implemented, and assessed at the site as required.
Working effectively with union representatives to jointly resolve site related issues is a key aspect of this position. As a contact for Health and Safety regulatory agencies, the role requires the incumbent to lead resolution of government safety violations or citations.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
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Providing Workplace Safety & Industrial Hygiene technical and regulatory advice to site personnel
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Assisting site Leadership to maintain compliance with all Health and Safety regulatory requirements
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Lead, participate and support site committees such as JHSC, Incident Reduction Committee, Ergonomics Committee, Safety Stars, Noise, etc.
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Analyzing Workplace Safety data and communicating results and trends along with continuous improvement opportunities
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Participating the successful development and execution of the annual Workplace Safety BPD action plans at the site
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Developing partnerships with key site personnel including site Leadership and Unifor partners
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Develop and conduct Workplace Safety training for new and current employees
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Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments through task analysis, risk assessments and workplace inspections and recommend corrective actions
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Assist in the investigation of incidents, injuries, and work refusals
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Lead/ Support new and modified equipment review and buyoff processes
Additional Job Description
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2 + years experience in a full time Workplace Safety, Ergonomics, or Industrial Hygiene position
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Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario
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Demonstrate high level of initiative and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
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Ability to take initiative and work on multiple assignment at one time with proven project and time management skills
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Demonstrate analytical ability to work independently, investigate and to apply technical judgment and resolve safety problems
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Ability to lead, motivate and influence others to achieve Safety and Industrial Hygiene objectives
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Ability to interface effectively with other departments, staffs, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
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Participate the sites Joint Health and Safety Process
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Knowledge of Computer Software & Systems (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TKS)
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
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An associate degree or equivalent in an occupational safety subject such as Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene etc. with 5 years experience in a full time Safety and Industrial Hygiene position
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Individuals with recognized safety certification, such as: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional CSP)
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Previous manufacturing/supervisory experience
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Knowledge of Health and Safety Management System
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Knowledge in GM’s Global Manufacturing System
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JHSC Certification
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
· Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
· Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
· Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
· Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
· GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.