Health & Safety and Preventive Maintenance Coordinator
Main Function
Under the supervision of the Quality Director, the Health and Safety and Preventive Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing activities related to occupational health and safety as well as preventive maintenance of equipment. They ensure a safe working environment in compliance with current standards, while maximizing equipment reliability through planned maintenance actions. They oversee the implementation of prevention policies, staff training, risk analysis, as well as incident follow-up and corrective actions. Working closely with production, engineering, quality, and human resources teams, they play a key role in accident prevention, reduction of unplanned downtime, and the continuous improvement of industrial practices.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the occupational health and safety program.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
- Design and implement a health and safety training plan; lead training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
- Conduct accident investigations, analyze causes, and propose concrete corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with laws, standards, and regulations related to health and safety.
- Collaborate closely with supervisors, HR, and employees to strengthen the prevention culture.
- Maintain up-to-date records, reports, and official documents related to health and safety.
- Analyze job-related risks and make preventive recommendations.
- Coordinate the activities of the Health and Safety Committee and ensure its proper functioning.
- Propose and monitor action plans to reduce risks and improve working conditions.
- Manage all administrative activities related to preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Plan, document, and monitor maintenance interventions to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Identify preventive maintenance needs in collaboration with technical teams.
- Propose improvements to maintenance processes to increase equipment performance.
- Ensure that equipment complies with safety and operational standards.
Required Qualities
- Excellent planning, organizational, and priority management skills.
- Strong understanding of occupational health and safety standards, laws, and regulations.
- Attention to detail and rigor to ensure compliance and traceability of safety actions and documentation.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and assess workplace risks and propose effective corrective measures.
- Capacity to manage preventive maintenance programs in a structured and proactive way.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills (production, HR, maintenance, management).
- Analytical mindset focused on prevention, continuous improvement, and incident reduction.
- Motivational leadership and ability to lead training sessions, safety meetings, and committees.
- Autonomy, reliability, and initiative in daily task management.
- Ability to promote a safety culture within the organization and positively influence behaviors.
Requirements
- Diploma in Health and Safety, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar industrial role.
- Knowledge of OHS laws and regulations (LSST, RSST, CNESST).
- Experience in preventive maintenance management (CMMS is an asset).
- Health and Safety certifications (ASP, WHMIS, CPR) – an asset.
- Proficiency in office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent communication and training facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Leadership, rigor, and analytical mindset.
Working Conditions
Workplace: Atelier Gérard Beaulieu, Saint-Quentin, NB, and occasionally Bathurst.
Status: Full-time, fixed-term position, available as soon as possible.
Salary: Starting at $56,160 per year, depending on experience.
To apply: Send your résumé to HR@agbproducts.com
