Occupational Health and Safety Advisor (OHS)

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with over 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Be part of the AIM team, a growing team that, over the years, has successfully transformed into a multifaceted company whose business divisions include metal recycling, construction waste recycling, welding assembly manufacturing, demolition and dismantling, and car recycling. We are proud to do good things for the environment to help create a greener and more sustainable future for all.

It's simple, we do it well. We aim for excellence.

Benefits:

• Group insurance and collective RRSP;
• New study financing assistance program for employee families;
• 24/7 Telemedicine;
• An on-site cafeteria (subsidized meal program available);
• Dynamic and enriching work environment - work on important and meaningful projects while having fun!

Job Description

Reporting to the Quebec Province OHS Manager, and working in close collaboration with company managers, the OHS advisor is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling activities related to the prevention of work accidents and occupational diseases for the sites entrusted to them (Ottawa, Abitibi regions, and some other sites in the province of Quebec).

• Acts as a change agent for the development of an OHS culture;
• Advises and supports managers regarding their various OHS files;
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of various OHS programs, procedures, and tools in OHS;
• Conducts regular workplace inspections to ensure safety standards are respected;
• Performs professional risk analyses and proposes prevention measures;
• Leads investigations and analyses of work accidents jointly with operations managers;
• Participates and collaborates with authorities during inspections or investigations (CNESST, fire department, CIUSSS, etc.);
• Ensures that OHS training is completed by employees and, if necessary, provides the required training;
• Prepares and leads OHS committees and meetings for the sites entrusted to them;
• Responds to information requests from employees and clients concerning OHS;
• Performs all other related duties in connection with their functions.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university certificate in OHS;
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite;
• Bilingualism (an asset);
• Hold a valid driver's license and be available to travel between the company's various sites.

Additional Information

American Iron & Metal and its subsidiaries offer equal employment opportunities to all. The masculine form is used solely to lighten the text. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.