Safety Representative – Oshawa Assembly Plant
Generalmotors•19h ago
CanadaOnsiteCA$76.1K–CA$114.3KFull-timeMid Level2+ yrs exp
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Job Description Site Safety Representative - Oshawa Assembly Vacancy Status Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill) AI Disclosure As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite.
This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis. The Site Safety Representative supports the Oshawa Campus 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
Responsibilities
- Providing Workplace Safety & Industrial Hygiene technical and regulatory advice to site personnel Assisting site Leadership to maintain compliance with all Health and Safety regulatory requirements Lead, participate and support site committees such as JHSC, Incident Reduction Committee, Ergonomics Committee, Safety Stars, Noise, etc. Analyzing Workplace Safety data and communicating results and trends along with continuous improvement opportunities Participating the successful development and execution of the annual Workplace Safety BPD action plans at the site Developing partnerships with key site personnel including site Leadership and Unifor partners Develop and conduct Workplace Safety training for new and current employees Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments through task analysis, risk assessments and workplace inspections and recommend corrective actions Assist in the investigation of incidents, injuries
- work refusals Lead/ Support new and modified equipment review and buyoff processes Assist with WSIB case management as required Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, 2 + years experience in a full time Workplace Safety, Ergonomics
- Industrial Hygiene position
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario Demonstrate high level of initiative and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Ability to take initiative and work on multiple assignment at one time with proven project and time management skills Demonstrate analytical ability to work independently, investigate and to apply technical judgment and resolve safety problems Ability to lead, motivate and influence others to achieve Safety and Industrial Hygiene objectives Ability to interface effectively with other departments, staffs, suppliers
- regulatory agencies Ability to work day and afternoon shift Participate the sites Joint Health and Safety Process Knowledge of Computer Software & Systems (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TKS) Preferred Qualifications: 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 Individuals with recognized safety certification, such as: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional CSP) Previous manufacturing/supervisory experience
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems
- Knowledge in GM’s Global Manufacturing System
- JHSC Certification Compensation The salary range for this role is $76,100.00 to $114,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position
Benefits
- 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
- supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
- 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.
- THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS.
- ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.
- 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. 

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.

This role is categorized as onsite.
- This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
- Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Required skills
Workplace SafetyIndustrial HygieneErgonomicsHealth and SafetyData AnalysisProject ManagementTrainingRisk AssessmentSafety AuditsRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook