Health & Safety Co-op

About the Position

Steele Auto Group is committed to providing the Best Customer Buying Experience and to solidify ourselves as the “Trusted Destination for Everything Auto” for employees and customers alike.

Steele Auto Group is seeking a Health & Safety Co-op to join our growing team!

As a Health & Safety Co-op with Steele Auto Group, you are responsible for assisting in developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety programs and policies, to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and to create a safe and healthy work environment. The Health & Safety Co-op will work closely with management and employees to promote and foster a positive culture of safety and provide expertise in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with department manager to assist in conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards
• Work with department manager to develop strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks, providing recommendations for improved workplace safety
• Stay informed about local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations
• Assist in ensuring organizational compliance with safety standards, collaborating with regulatory agencies, as necessary
• In conjunction with the department manager: develop and deliver comprehensive health and safety training programs, including educating employees on proper safety equipment use and adherence to procedures
• Assist in conducting orientation sessions for new employees regarding safety protocols
• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency response plans and procedures, conducting drills to test emergency plan effectiveness and ensuring availability of first aid supplies and equipment
• Assist in reviewing, investigating, and analyzing accidents, incidents, and near misses: recommend and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence: and conduct regular safety inspections
• Participate in internal and external safety audits and develop, review, and update health and safety policies and procedures
• Work with management for continuous improvement of safety protocols and communicate safety-related information
• Maintain accurate records, submit regular safety reports, and trace progress on corrective actions
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Working towards a professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety
• Previous experience as a Health and Safety Co-op or similar role
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
• Ability to attend and conduct training and presentations, virtually and the opportunity for in-person
• Potential local travel

About the Company

Steele Auto Group
Basinview Dr
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B1G4

Company Contact

Jessica Bruinsma
jbruinsma@steeleauto.com
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume