Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate health and safety programs to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies and safety awareness initiatives
• Review incident and inspection reports and initiate follow-up actions to mitigate workplace risks
• Monitor occupational health and safety data, including injury statistics and KPIs
• Update and maintain occupational health and safety databases such as MSDS Online and Parklane
• Facilitate occupational health and safety training programs
• Lead the Respiratory Protection Program, including respirator fit testing and training
• Lead the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
• Coordinate and conduct incident investigations and hazard assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology, or Life Sciences
• 3-5 years of experience in health and safety management
• Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, standards, and guidelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Understanding of workflow process analysis, incident investigation, and risk management
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Working knowledge of WSIB and WSIB Safety Excellence Program
• Experience working in a healthcare setting

About the Company

Halton Healthcare is a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization committed to providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to rapidly growing communities through exemplary patient care.