Where is this Health & Safety Specialist job located?

North Bay, Ontario, P1A 4M3, Canada

What type of employment is offered for this Health & Safety Specialist role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Health & Safety Specialist position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Health & Safety Specialist job?

$70,000 – $85,000 Yearly Salary

How can I apply for the Health & Safety Specialist position at MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Health & Safety Specialist at MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED

POSITION TITLE: Health and Safety Specialist

LOCATION: North Bay, ON

Salary: 70,000 – 85,000 CAD

About the Position: Working closely with the site leadership, the Health and Safety Specialist has overall responsibility for managing health and safety improvement activities at the site. This role 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. This role also supports other regional satellite sites in coordination with the broader health and safety team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deploy the MacLean corporate H&S strategy, policy, systems and standards in the site to achieve excellent sustainable resultsInfluence senior leadership and drive health and safety leadership through line managementLead the use of MacLean Academy, Learning Management System (LMS); plan and refine HS content, maintain status reports, troubleshoot issues, ensure optimization and overall training complianceDevelop content for online training, using Articulate softwareCoordinate and assess effectiveness of orientation and training activitiesCollaborate 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 and appropriate communication of changes Develop, drive and support Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments, advising and implementing appropriate process/procedure developmentDevelop and create action plans including coordinating Focus Groups with managers, supervisors and employees to control high-risk hazardsAssist leadership with gaps from HS metrics (leading and lagging indicators) Review incident investigations and associated trends; Assist supervisors w/root causes, corrective actions, and follow up Draft and submit workers’ compensation reports, assist 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 suppliesOrganize and act on air/noise assessments and medical surveillance as requiredPerform ergonomic assessments and recommend suitable tools/ equipment Encourage site-consistency in equipment use and processes Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all policies and procedures take health and safety into account. Travel between sites as requireAttend training, conferences and symposiums as requiredMentor team members and coop students as required

Qualifications:

Education

Health, Safety related certificate, diploma, degree, or equivalent

Experience

Five or more years working in a similar role preferredPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset

Skills

Fluency in both English and French is preferred Detailed-oriented and highly organized Team-oriented, positive attitude, high aptitude, humble and willingness to learnExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSelf-motivated; able to schedule priorities as assigned and working with minimal direct supervisionWell-developed analytical and critical thinking skillsCreative and innovative with focus on problem solving

Working Conditions

Office (daily)Plant (daily)

Planned Training

HR OrientationHSE OrientationQMS OrientationInternal Auditor Training

Bona fide Occupational Requirements

Must be able to complete all required training

Employment Category

☒Full Time

☐Part Time

☐Temporary

☐Permanent

☐Contract

Hours of Work:

☒Day Shift

☐Afternoon Shift

☐Weekend Shift

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 annuallyPaid Overtime after 40 hours workedFlexible 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$250.00 Annual Safety Shoe allowance

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.

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.

Health & Safety Specialist at MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED – North Bay, Ontario

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