Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Westario Power Inc.

Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator

An exciting and challenging opportunity is available for a results-oriented individual to be part of a customer-centric energy distribution corporation serving over 23,000 customers in fifteen communities within Grey, Bruce, Huron and Wellington Counties; office located in the Municipality of Brockton, in the town of Walkerton. 

This position will promote a safe work culture though the planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring of health and safety programs, management systems, policies and procedures. 

• Responsible to provide Health, Safety, Environmental support and leadership for all departments within the Company, Contractors and the Public
• Planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring Health and Safety Programs, policies and procedures
• Develop criteria for and administer Trades training programs, ensuring adherence to safe work practices
• Resource and counsel to Management and workers on their responsibilities relative to the OHSA, Certified Legislated requirements, GHS, MIL, MOE, MOT, IHSA and the EUSA/IHSA rule book.
• Responsible for administering WSIB and early and safe return to work programs
• Participate with the JHSC, support root cause analysis, provide resolution strategies and follow up to incidents
• Champion and support corporate wellness initiatives
• Administer all required safety training for and education programs for all employees
• Prepare safety reports for leadership team and Board of Directors
• Participate in hazard awareness and risk assessments, undertake a role in accident investigation, policy and safe work practice implementation 

To assure your expertise and understanding of the electrical industry, this position requires that you possess a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training, inclusive of appropriate degrees/diplomas directly related to the field of Health and Safety. A thorough knowledge of utility electrical distribution systems is an asset, progressive experience related to workplace safety, hazard recognition, accident investigation, safety rules and a solid working knowledge of a safety management system are integral to the success of this position. This dynamic individual will have excellent presentation skills and a collaborative leadership style. 

Qualified applicants are requested to submit a detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications to:

Human Resources

Westario Power Inc.

24 Eastridge Rd. R.R. # 2 Walkerton, ON   N0G 2V0

MARKED PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Fax: (519) 507-6777

email: hr@westario.com

A comprehensive salary and benefit package, commensurate with skills and abilities is being provided.

Westario Power is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all participants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates requiring assistance are asked to advise HR at the time of arranging the interview. 

April 24, 2018