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ATS Healthcare is a Canadian company that has been providing transportation services for 30 years. Today, ATS Healthcare is focused on delivering the products Canadians require for improved health and well being. Whether shipping to a hospital, medical facility, pharmacy or residence, our temperature-controlled transpiration solutions ensure your time-definite shipments are delivered into the right hands.

Located in all major metropolitan cities across Canada, the ATS Healthcare family included over 800 employees that each plays a critical role in our vision of building enduring relationships, by delivering integrated solutions with passion and innovation!

Come join us in making a difference for Canadians coast-to-coast! At ATS Healthcare we partner with the top manufacturers, producers and distributors of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, medical surgical products and equipment, OTC, natural health, and consumer health products.

We are a quality-driven organization that focuses on developing value to our clients and our client’s customers. We want our employees to succeed! If you are unsatisfied with the status quo and amazing at two-way communication, come be awesome with us! We are in the people business...

If you are an individual that is passionate, dedicated and thrives in team-oriented atmospheres, apply today!

Position: Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Woodbridge

Type of Employment: Full-Time – Monday to Friday – 40 Hours per week

What to Expect

SUMMARY: The Health and Safety (H&S) Specialist will leverage their skills and knowledge to maintain a culture of health and safety within all ATS Healthcare facilities. Responsibilities will include developing, implementing and maintaining policies, conducting inspections and providing safety training to employees. As a safety leader, the H&S specialist will stay informed on industry trends and legislative changes and communicate information to relevant stakeholders. The H&S Specialist is also responsible to maintain a safe, discrimination free, positive workplace environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and programs ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Collaborate with training department to develop health and safety focused training programs and provide training and education to employees on safety procedures ensuring comprehension and compliance to policies.
• Oversee JHSC committees for different locations, reviewing workplace inspection audits and assisting with implementing actions / recommendations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Complete documentation resulting from these including worker’s compensation requirements.
• Liaise with medical practitioners and/or WCB’s / WSIB in relation to ATS Healthcare’s Early Safe Return to Work program. In addition, work closely with department heads to arrange for any modified duties that may be required.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices and regulatory changes related to health and safety and communicate relevant information.
• Coordinate with external regulatory bodies such as the Labour Program and Workers Compensation Boards ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuations protocols, first aid training and crisis management.
• Review all Change Control documentation to assess any H&S impact/risk.
• Maintain MSDS documentation for all sites.
• Promote and foster a culture of health and safety awareness and accountability.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-Secondary completion of a recognized H&S certificate or degree
• 3+ years of experience working in a health and safety focused position.
• Excellent understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• CRSP® designation an asset
• Experience working with provincial worker’s compensation boards and WSIB.
• Strong communication & organizational skills
• Knowledge of recognized Health and Safety best practices
• Knowledge of Transportation and Logistics activities
• Exceptional Keyboard and Computer literacy skills
• Experience in a GMP environment
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Benefits of Working for ATS

• Grow with us – an average tenure of an ATSer is 5 years and we like to promote from within! We look for ways to enhance careers.
• Want to further develop yourself? ATS provides tuition assistance to programs that are beneficial to your job with us.
• Our flexible benefits plans provides ATSers the ability to choose a benefits plan that works for their situation

What We Offer:

• Flexible benefits package - health, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP with matching employer contribution
• Quarterly bonus pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company events
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Program

ATS Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from women, members of a visible minority, persons with a disability and aboriginal persons.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Please no calls.

*Successful applicants will be asked to complete a background check and provide references from former employer(s).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaughan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have managing WSIB/WCB claims?
• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations: 3 years (preferred)
• Transportation/logistics: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• CRSP (preferred)

Work Location: In person