SHEQ Officer

Location: Sturgeon Falls, ON

Come and join our team! Sandvik, Ground Support Division  is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Sturgeon Falls serves as the main administrative and commercial center for the Municipality of West Nipissing. The region has a rich francophone history, and approximately 60 per cent of the population speak French as a mother tongue. West Nipissing is the traditional territory of the Ojibway tribe of the Nipissing First Nation under the Robinson-Huron Treaty.  Its convenient location on the Trans-Canada Highway 17 between North Bay and Sudbury confers upon the town a wealth of choices in commerce, health care, post-secondary education. The area offers easy access to wilderness locations and has the welcoming spirit of an area steeped in the traditions and the culture of Northern Ontario.

The SHEQ Officer will be responsible for leading continuous improvement, development, implementation, participation all health and safety related functions for the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Environmental (E)

Maintain, review, revise and continuously improve environmental documentation including work instructions, plans and policiesConduct or assist with environmental training sessionsInvestigate and document all environmental incidents including near miss and significant hazardsDocument and complete all required environmental records; track statistics for trends and suggest and/or lead improvementsOrganize/Conduct and document routine as well as mandatory environmental training (e.g. spills)

Health and Safety (HS)

Maintain, review, revise and continuously improve health and safety documentation including work instructions, safety plans and policiesLead risk assessments and implement TBRA’sBuild and verify Safe operating proceduresLead and support investigations and document all safety incidents including near miss and significant hazardsDocument and complete all required health and safety records; track statistics for trends and suggest and/or lead improvementsOversee and review legally required documents (e.g. SDS)Organize/audit  Training both external and internalSchedule, conduct and document inspections; follow up on corrective actionsParticipate with the preparation of the management reviewSchedule Health and Safety Meetings, document and maintain agendas, minutes and actionsParticipate in the Return to Work (RTW) programWork closely with other coordinator(s) on Internal/External audit prep and corrective actions using MOC processConforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructionsOther duties as assigned

Quality (Q)

Maintain, review, revise and continuously improve quality documentation including testing instructions, records, work instructions and policiesConduct or assist with quality training sessionsMonitor and report on all quality activities, processes and proceduresTrack quality statistics for trends and suggest and/or lead improvementsEnsure compliance of manufactured products and purchased materials to DSI and CSA requirementsTrack non conformances and opportunities for improvementsPerform regular inspections and reviews to ensure employees adhere to quality policiesSchedule, conduct and document internal audits; follow up on corrective actionsParticipate in the preparation of external audits for quality related program(s)Participate with the preparation of the management reviewEnsure maintenance and calibration of test equipmentEnsure all ISO standards are adhered toWork closely with other coordinator(s) on Internal/External audit prep and corrective actions using MOC processConforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructionsOther duties as assigned

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the area of Health and SafetyMinimum 5 years’ experience in environment/sustainabilityCRSP or CSP designation or equivalent would be considered an assetInternal Auditor certification is considered an assetExperience in the relevant ISO programs pertaining to HSEKnowledge of workplace requirements, legislation and compliance for construction/industrial in Ontario.Experience in investigations and root cause analysis.Strong verbal/written communication skills.Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities.Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems, or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation and the lawAbility to work independently.Strong organizational skills and follow through on commitments and deadlinesAbility to comfortably interact with team members and leaders at all levels

WE OFFER:

Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits, Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance after 30 daysEmployer Contribution Pension PlanWork Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses AllowanceFree Parking

HOW TO APPLY:

Sandvik, Ground Support Division welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sandvik, Ground Support Division values the diversity of the people we hire. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.