Our team is growing!

We are your Maritime John Deere Dealership with 15 locations to serve you, and we are looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Health & Safety Assistant at our Truro, NS location.

Purpose:

Provide assistance to the Human Resource Manager in the ongoing development and maintenance of our  health and safety program.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical safety inspections of all 7 Nova Scotia locations (may expand to other provinces in the future) & prepare inspection/audit reports for HR Manager
• Assist in the development and implementation of Hazard Assessments and Safe Work Practices
• Assist and track corporate safety training, including expiration dates across all platforms
• Research safety legislation to ensure compliance in NB, NS and PEI
• Help train managers and safety reps in WCB injury reports and procedures and assist with filing reports when needed.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to all managers, supervisors, and safety reps with a focus on consistency across all locations when needed
• Help maintain and enforce the company H&S management system
• Ensure SDS sheets are always current
• Ensure all branch inspections and meetings are held per schedule
• Ensure the security and confidentially of all Corporate H&S information.
• Assist in promoting incident and accident prevention in the workplace
• Compile monthly statistics
• Maintain 1^st aid kits in NS locations

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline
• 1-3 years experience in a Health & Safety role or equivalent experience
• Skills in procedure development, risk assessments, database management etc.
• Must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer literacy is required
• Manage own workload to ensure timely processing and meet deadlines on all assignments.
• Be respectful and demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability and maturity to work proactively and handle confidential matters in a discreet manner
• Must possess a valid, clean driver’s license as travel will be required with your own vehicle. Mileage and all expenses will be paid.
• Overnight stays in other locations may be required.

What we Offer:

• We offer full-time employment with opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization
• Competitive compensation package which includes salary
• Family health benefits
• Company pension plan.
• We are now offering a personal finance training program through Enriched Academy for all our employees Occu

Please submit your resume today!