HR Administrator - Safety

The HR Administrator – Safety is responsible for supporting operational excellence in health and safety related to matters of reporting and compliance. Together with the corporate health and safety team, operations, and other stakeholders, this position drives our health and safety culture and plays a pivotal role in achieving Brandt’s goal of being recognized for world class health and safety.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Program Documentation

• Help maintain and distribute safety program materials.
• Maintain timely accurate and complete information related to safety meetings, various program and health and safety program assessments, (e.g. required documentation, records, and reports).
• Maintain timely, accurate and complete information related to compliance.
• Ensure all communications are timely, accurate and complete.
• Work collaboratively with others (operations, the corporate health and safety team, and others) to assess program compliance and needs.
• Help support the injury management program by organizing and filing documentation, and reporting program performance

Program Implementation and Compliance

• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. operations, the corporate health and safety team, and others) to track compliance with the company’s requirements for:
  • safety meetings;
  • mandatory safety training;
  • first aid assessments;
  • hearing conservation;
  • inspections;
  • emergency risk and violence hazard assessments;
  • incident and injury management; and
  • other workplace programming.

Process and organize health and safety documentation and communications.

• Collaborate with others in supporting and coordinating health and safety activities (e.g. audits, inspections, etc.).
• Report on workplace programming compliance and outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives.
• Collaborate with others in continuous improvement of the program and its implementation.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report progress on leading indicators, lagging indicators and health and safety related initiatives.
• Collaborate with the corporate health and safety team to ensure the health and safety program is current.
• Participate in cross-company special projects and initiatives.
• Support efforts to analyse and respond to organizational needs.
• Ensure communications and presentations are professional and meet current corporate brand guidelines.
• Meet other internal and external standards and requirements.
• Ensure personal and team competence in new areas/topics/legislation by attending external training sessions and achieving certification, as required.

What We Look For

• Two to three years' experience in a health and safety role at the organizational level, focussing on administration of health and safety programs. Equivalencies will be considered.
• Possesses a solid foundation of subject matter expertise and health and safety knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both in person and in writing, with very strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers and computer applications effectively and efficiently.

Attributes

• Professional and ethical.
• Recognizes the importance of modeling excellence in health and safety.
• Able to work collaboratively, for example, with the corporate health and safety team, local committees and representatives, and head office operations and support staff.
• Is self-directed and able to organize work, set priorities and achieve work-related objectives and goals.
• Is flexible in supporting and is responsive to the health and safety needs of Brandt’s operating locations and their personnel.
• Can communicate effectively and professionally, both in person and in writing, and has very strong interpersonal skills.
• Shows initiative in learning about Brandt and its products and is committed to continuous improvement.

Education and Professional Development

• The following are strong assets but not mandatory; equivalencies will be considered:
• Completion of or evidence of working towards completion of a post-secondary credential in health and safety or other discipline (e.g. 1-yr certificate from a post-secondary institution).
• Achievement of or evidence of working towards achievement of a recognized professional health and safety designation (e.g. training certificate from a regional safety association).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.