Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Winnipeg is one of the largest aerospace composite manufacturers in Canada. The company employs over 1,000 people in 800,000 square feet of space in two locations in the city.

Boeing Winnipeg produces over 500 end item composite parts and assemblies for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Major products include wing to body fairings, engine strut forward fairings, engine strut aft fairings, landing gear doors, and engine inlet inner barrels. Boeing Winnipeg designs and manufactures many innovative parts for the 787 Dreamliner as a Tier I partner to the program.

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will report to the Health and Safety Manager and will be working out of the Winnipeg office. The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for company Health and Safety protocols and programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops program content and instructional materials

• Conducts education and training to certify employees and support regulatory and business requirements

• Prepares compliance reports to meet Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements

• Acts as site interface with regulatory agencies as required

• Performs program reviews and provides corrective action, including training or other guidance or expertise to help prevent incidents

• Evaluates workplace hazards

• Provides input to new business opportunities

• Facilitates projects to ensure compliance

• Evaluates impact of new regulations on company operations

• Reviews vendor contractor and supplier activities for EHS compliance for site processes and program goals

Employer not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in health and safety

• Must have relevant post-secondary education (i.e. Certificate in Health and Safety, Certificate in Adult Continuing Education)

• Prefer a Certified Safety Professional designation

• Experience in development and delivery of training and administering assessments

• Experience in training, coordinating, and influencing diverse teams regarding safety

• Experience in planning, implementing and assessing occupational health and safety programs and processes to maintain a safe and healthy work environment

• Experience in conducting audits, inspections, investigations and coordinating resolution of issues

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Prefer 2 years’ experience with implementing and managing an Occupational Health and Safety management system is an asset

• Knowledge in Machine Guarding and contractor management

• Experience in Project Management

Typical Education:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.)

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Winnipeg Operations Ltd. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment. 

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.