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Responsible for WSIB Claims Management and Non-Workplace Injuries and incident reporting and follow up
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Investigating health and safety concerns, workplace safety audits, accidents/injuries and work refusals; liaising with Ministry of Labour on compliance matters, and preparing reports and documentation as required
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Sit on Joint Health and Safety Committee as Management Representative. Responsible for scheduling, participating and document meetings asworking with the JHSC to facilitate health and safety recommendations
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Case management of Long Term Disabilities/Leaves of Absence and Employee Return to Work plans, including liaising with insurance and medical professionals as required to ensure necessary paperwork is completed on time
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Acting as an expert on the Collective Agreement, providing advice and interpretation while ensuring strict adherence to its terms and conditions
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Preventing and/or responding to grievances, conducting investigations, maintaining records, preparing and presenting at arbitration, and providing support during negotiations
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Reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation
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Recruiting, testing, and interviewing for plant (hourly) employees in accordance with the collective agreement, and counseling supervisors on candidate selection
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Facilitating workforce planning and managing the headcount (including contract/ 'temps') to ensure that it meets, and does not exceed, business requirements
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Draft disciplinary actions that are arbitration-ready, ensuring consistent and impartial enforcement of policies
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Providing coaching and training to supervisors on employee discipline in accordance with the Collective Agreement
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Other duties as required
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Lead training sessions for staff on HR policies, health and safety protocols, and compliance matters
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Responsible for maintaining the Safety Training \& Management system and ensuring that all compliance and regulated training programs are completed and that certifications are renewed prior to expiry
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Ensuring that the 4S Learning Management System is updated regularly and that all Health \& Safety training is tracked in the system on an ongoing basis
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Organize onsite events, such as the Health and Wellness Fair, Earth Day activities, and other employee engagement initiatives, as a member of the HR team
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Collaborate with other departments to promote employee wellbeing and awareness through various event-based initiatives