Health & Safety Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Health & Safety Specialist
LOCATION: Owen Sound, Ontario
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time
SALARY: $75,000 - $90,000

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is looking for a Health and Safety Specialist to join our Health and Safety team at our Owen Sound, ON manufacturing facility. We are seeking an ambitious and progressive candidate to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team that manufactures heavy duty mobile mining vehicles for our customers worldwide.

About the Position:
The Health and Safety Specialist works closely with the site leadership, and has overall responsibility for managing health and safety improvement activities at the site. The Specialist leads the development, implementation, continuous improvement and promotion of strategies, procedures and systems to achieve sustainable health and safety excellence by reducing injuries and illnesses as measured in the core KPI’s. The position also requires the following proficiencies:

• Deploy the MacLean corporate H&S strategy, policy, systems and standards in the site to achieve sustainable results
• Influence senior leadership and drive health and safety leadership through line management through active engagement, coaching, and partnering
• Act as the site Superuser for the MacLean Academy, Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring content is assigned, tracked and completed
• Develop new content for online training, using Articulate software
• Coordinate and assess effectiveness of orientation and training activities
• Collaborate with site leadership to create monthly Safety Talks and support supervisors in delivering this content through participation and regular attendance
• Audit and lead action plans by evaluating program elements (Emergency Response, Machine-guarding, WHMIS, First Aid etc.) through observation, interviews, surveys, and documentation review.
• Ensure systems, processes and procedures are in place for early identification of hazards including appropriate change management with all relevant business stakeholders
• Develop and support Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments, advising on opportunities for improvement and process/procedure development
• Develop and create action plans including coordinating Focus Groups with managers, supervisors and employees to control high-risk hazards
• Assist leadership with gaps from HS metrics (leading and lagging indicators),
• Review incident investigations and associated trends; Assist supervisors in identifying “root cause”, appropriate corrective actions, and with follow up on actions
• Draft and submit WSIB reporting - advocate for and assist leaders with return-to-work process (modified duties documentation, meet with employees, follow-up on cases)
• Provide support to Joint Health, Safety Committee and assist with administrative tasks
• Create health and safety content and update communication boards or digital tools
• Stay current with legislation changes and ensure organization complies with, and implements, standards, technical documents, policies and procedures
• Make recommendations on personal protective equipment and oversee approved safety supplies
• Organize and act on air/noise assessments and medical surveillance as required
• Perform ergonomic assessments, research and recommend suitable tools/ equipment
• Collaborate with H&S Specialists and Site leadership in other sites to support standardization and “best practice” implementation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all policies and procedures take health and safety into account.
• Travel between sites as required
• Attend training, conferences and symposiums as required

Education

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Health & Safety, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a Health & Safety role preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong peer leadership and influencing skills
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, strong aptitude, humility, and willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage responsibilities with minimal direct supervision
• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
• Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving

About Us:
Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks' vacation annually.
• Paid sick and family emergency time.
• Paid overtime after 40 hours worked.
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• $250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance
• $200 Prescription Safety Glasses allowance every 24 months
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

A clear and satisfactory result is required for all candidates prior to the confirmation of employment.

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.