About Walker
Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.
Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.
We are looking for a Health and Safety Coordinator at our Walker - Head Office location.
Reporting directly to the Health & Safety Manager, the incumbent coordinates the health and safety process within their respective Walker region to ensure that all employees are working in a safe manner and are properly trained to perform their job safely and effectively. The incumbent motivates and promotes safe attitudes and behaviours consistent with our Superior Safety Culture through field level engagement.
Responsibilities
Skills
This position requires a demonstrated degree of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize daily tasks. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in everyday working relationships.
Education & Job Knowledge
Minimum high school graduation, plus an additional college Occupational Health and Safety diploma or a university degree in OHS. Working towards a CRSP designation is an asset. Adult learning theory would be an asset.
Experience
Greater than one year but less than or equal to two years of health and safety experience.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registration
College Health and Safety certificate or University diploma in OHS. The incumbent must possess a valid Driver's License and their own vehicle in order to travel to various work sites.
Travel Requirements
The incumbent will be required to travel to various work sites during the course of the working day to perform health and safety audits, conduct training sessions, consult, advise, and observe operations from a health and safety perspective. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to travel, by car and plane, and overnight travel (3 - 5 times per year) may be required.
Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker
Career Support
Health & Well Being
Culture & Community
Salary/Wage & Benefits
To learn more, visit walkerind.com
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us.