HR & Safety Supervisor, Atikokan Sawmill

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of HR & Safety Supervisor, Atikokan Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent.

HR & Safety Supervisor, Atikokan Sawmill                                                                                                   

Domtar is seeking candidates for the position of HR & Safety Supervisor for our Atikokan Sawmill; one of the most technologically advanced sawmill and planer operations in North America.

Would you describe yourself as a coach? Would you like to be involved in creating a work environment that encourages your team members to constantly exceed expectations? Can you demonstrate a high degree of dedication to achieve results and take action rapidly while managing multiple priorities? If so, this position will offer you rewarding challenges and opportunities.

Overview:

Reporting to the Sawmill Manager, Atikokan Sawmill, you will be part of a dynamic team to which you will contribute vital skills.

Your challenges:

• As HR & Safety Supervisor, you will act as a key change agent providing support and direction for Human Resources, Labour Relations and Health & Safety management for the Atikokan Sawmill by performing the following duties:
• Provide support to Operations Management & Supervisory group on Labour Relations and Health & Safety issues.
• Coordinate the hourly recruitment and selection process for Atikokan Sawmill.
• Leadership in Health and Safety related policy, procedure development and certification programs.
• Responsible for management of all manpower and scheduling issues for the Atikokan Sawmill.
• Provide support and information to operations for progressive work systems and Labor contract management.
• Provide support and conduct research in order to assist in grievance resolution.
• Communicate with and provide support to payroll.
• Assist with the management of employee safety training, development programs, safety committees, and provide support on all disability management and return to work programs.

Your profile:

• Bachelor of Human Resources or related field an asset;
• Five years of equivalent experience with a large publicly traded manufacturing company.

Your skills:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written);
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change;
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to quickly make sound decisions based on experience and judgment even when the information available is incomplete and/or you are under pressure;
• Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong sourcing, recruiting and staffing capabilities
• Experience using data and metrics to identify and address HR issues and trends
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office  (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and issue resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including making presentations to    leaders and teams
• Understanding of federal and provincial employment laws

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today!

In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Our new Atikokan Sawmill is located at Sapawe, On which is located 30km east of Atikokan. The community of Atikokan is located 2 hours west of Thunder Bay, ON and 2 hours east of Fort Frances, ON / International Falls, US (for more information about the region, please visit http://atikokaninfo.com/ or http://www.atikokanchamber.com/)

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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