Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

About Us

ProAmpac is a global leader in flexible packaging, offering a complete range of products. We provide creative packaging solutions, first-class customer service and award-winning innovations to a diverse global market. We are guided in our work by five core values that underpin our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Health, Safety & Environment Specialist for our Marieville plant. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the incumbent is responsible for achieving the organization's objectives by coordinating the implementation of prevention activities, while ensuring compliance with all provincial laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OHS programs, policies and procedures.
• Take part in various OHS meetings.
• Ensure operations comply with environmental and safety requirements, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Propose and develop OHS training programs for employees, at all levels.
• Carry out, coordinate and follow up on OHS audits and inspections.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork in the implementation of OHS projects.
• Assist and actively collaborate with the occupational health and safety committee.
• Coordinate OHS audit visits.
• Contribute to the management and reduction of health and safety-related costs.
• Promote and support risk assessment programs.
• Ensure proper management of hazardous materials (handling, storage, proper disposal).
• Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Perform any other related tasks in connection with OHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations or any other relevant field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in occupational health and safety.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, an asset.
• Passionate about occupational health and safety.
• Collaborative and constructive approach.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain and strengthen the OHS culture at all levels of the company.
• Excellent time and priority management skills.
• Strong analytical mind and ability to make informed decisions.
• Assertive leadership and ability to rally teams around OHS objectives.
• Rigor and organization in managing multiple files simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English, as the position requires dealing with the OHS team around the world.