GENCO currently has an opening for a Health and Safety Manager to support our new distribution center located in Coteau-de-Lac, Quebec. The facility distributes product for a major Canadian retailer and will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, employing 700 hourly employees and 50 plus management employees.

The position is responsible for:

• Responsible for developing/enforcing company regulations, policies, procedures and programs in matters pertaining to workplace accidents
• In collaboration with the management team, analyze existing preventative programs and formulate recommendations for improvement
• Develop and implement Health and Safety Training Programs
• Advise and counsel the management team on legislations and regulations pertaining to Health and Safety in the workplace
• Participate in the internal and Head Office safety and security audits
• Manage ongoing employee accident files, and ensure that the appropriate appeal process is followed
• Communicate Health and Safety information/documentation to the appropriate group(s)
• Perform Health and Safety inspections and investigations
• Analyze CSST monthly results, investigation reports and statistics to assess trends and make recommendations
• Prepare cost sharing documentation to be sent to CSST
• Ensure liaison with the appropriate Federal and Provincial workplace agencies
• All other tasks as assigned by management.

Required Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• University Certificate with specialization in a Health and Safety discipline/ or related field
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years pertinent experience
• Bilingualism (French and English) oral and written mandatory
• Strong knowledge of Quebec Health and Safety regulations and legislation
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong leadership, organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Excellent communication/presentation skills
• Results oriented

Apply at: http://www.genco.com/Careers-GENCO/careers.php

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