Health and Safety Manager

Description:

Fuze HR Solutions is actively seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join a manufacturing company based in Montreal, Quebec. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment while acting as a resource and leader for all matters relating to occupational health and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and autonomous professional who can lead the health and safety efforts on-site, support employees and management, and implement a safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as the on-site Health & Safety leader, managing the development, implementation, and enforcement of programs and policies in line with internal and regulatory standards.

• Maintain effective employee and labor relations regarding health and safety matters.

• Provide ongoing guidance to employees and managers to ensure a culture of safety and awareness.

• Lead incident investigations, conduct safety audits across the plant, and establish corrective measures and emergency protocols.

• Facilitate training sessions for staff on various topics related to health, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Accurately input and manage health and safety data in relevant software systems.

• Conduct routine inspections of tools, machinery, and facility infrastructure to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Stay up to date with the latest regulations and safety best practices, especially in Quebec (CNESST).

• Perform work environment evaluations to assess occupational risks.

• Prepare detailed reports on incidents, audits, and compliance, including any required documentation for regulatory authorities such as CNESST.

• Chair the Health & Safety Committee for the site and ensure continuous safety culture improvements.

• Execute any related duties necessary to maintain a secure and compliant workplace.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in occupational health and safety, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• Certification in Occupational Health & Safety is mandatory.

• Familiarity with BRC or ISO standards is considered an asset.

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a proactive and professional mindset.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.

• Experience with CNESST or similar workplace health and safety authorities is preferred.