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Job Description
Location: Grimsby, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Coordinator to support and enhance our safety programs across multiple provinces. This role is key to ensuring a safe workplace, maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, programs, and procedures in compliance with OHSA, WSIB, WHMIS, and provincial regulations (Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia)
- Conduct routine workplace and equipment inspections with the Warehouse Supervisor to identify hazards and ensure timely corrective actions
- Investigate incidents/accidents, prepare reports, and recommend corrective and preventive measures
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, including training logs, inspection records, and incident summaries
- Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters across all provinces
- Coordinate and schedule job-specific training (eg. brazing, working at heights, CO2, Refrigeration, First Aid)
- Support emergency preparedness initiatives, including fire drills, first aid procedures, and evacuation planning
- Track and manage PPE, safety equipment, and tools distributed to Technicians; verify proper stocking of fleet vehicles
- Collaborate with management to promote a positive, proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement
- Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and ensure follow-up on all recommendations and action items
- Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and industry best practices, communicating updates promptly to the organization
- Support additional safety functions such as PPE clothing programs, fleet/vehicle safety, customer portals, and training setup
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
- Minimum 2 - 4 years of experience in a health and safety role
- Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety laws and regulations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and training skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- First Aid/CPR and WHMIS certifications (or willingness to obtain)
What We Offer
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the safety culture across multiple provinces
- Collaboration with a dedicated and supportive team
- Professional development opportunities, including Train-the-Trainer certification after 3 months
- A chance to make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and proactive safety leadership
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those that best meet our needs and qualifications will be contacted. Major Refrigeration Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodations available for candidates, upon request, throughout the selection process.