Associate Specialist, EH&S / Spécialiste adjoint, SSE (Santé, sécurité et environnement)

Value Proposition
As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is Together Improving Care – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.
Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:
 

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees

• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance

• DPSP match program

• Annual Employee Appreciation Week

• Paid vacation and personal days

• Lifeworks® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being

• Career growth and training programs

• Open communication with Senior Leaders

• Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement and Sylvan Learning Centre credit

• Employee referral program

• Education support programs

• Fitness subsidy

• Recognition programs

• Social activities

• And much more…

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Associate Specialist, EH&S is responsible for Employee Health & Safety programs/initiatives and worker’s compensation compliance within the warehouse.

While reporting directly to the Manager, EH&S, this position will also have a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the Terrebonne Site Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities are managed at a national level in order to provide consistent and comprehensive support across all locations.
• Maintain compliant safety programs.
• Assist in implementation of safety initiatives.
• Support facilities in conducting incident investigations.
• Ensure the coordination and delivery of all required Health & Safety training in the warehouse, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings.
• Partner with HR and Workers Compensation representatives for claim follow-up.
• Gather information for EHS Managers for compliance reporting.
• Maintain regulatory documents (environmental, safety).
• Prepare reports and communications related to EHS.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, participates in the national orientation program for new hires, ensuring a consistent onboarding experience across all locations.
• Monitors and ensures the completion and ongoing maintenance of the training matrix, as well as the EHS portal, including the accurate upload and tracking of all required documentation at a national level.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental health, business, or related field OR High School diploma and at least 2 years of safety experience.
• Experience applying applicable provincial health and safety legislation, nationally.
• Position requires exposure to the environmental/atmospheric conditions: Indoor conditions, cold/hot temperature changes, wet, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust and mechanical / electrical / chemical hazards.
• Position requires travel up to 20% of the time to sites across Canada.
• CNESST - certified first aider, an asset
• Bilingual in French & English required due to national scope of the role.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Medline Canada
Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.
Our commitment to Accessibility
Medline Canada is committed to the principles of the accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.