Job Description

Our client, and industry leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Human Resources and Safety Manager to join their team.

This hands-on, 100% in-office role is based just outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia and is ideal for someone with proven HR experience and a passion for developing and leading people-focused initiatives while maintaining safety operations and compliance. 

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

Human Resources

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle: advertising, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees
• Maintain HR documentation and ensure compliance with company policies
• Support managers in performance management, investigations, and policy enforcement
• Coordinate employee policy acknowledgment and communication
• Support attendance management programs and daily monitoring
• Benefits administration and payroll support as needed

Labour Relations

• Represent company in union negotiations and administer collective agreements
• Investigate and resolve grievances, ensuring compliance with agreements
• Advise managers and employees on labour relations issues

Safety

• Ensure training is up to date, documented, and approved
• Interpret health and safety legislation, recommending compliance measures
• Maintain safety records and statistics; conduct incident investigations and WCB claims management
• Support new projects and equipment startup with safety planning
• Conduct employee safety orientations, inspections, and daily mini safety walks.
• Lead monthly facility safety walks with JOHSC members
• Develop and maintain H&S policies and safe work practices
• Ensure PPE use and safe work practices are followed; work safely is a condition of employment

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources;  CHRP designation is a strong asset
• Certificate/Degree or equivalent experience in Occupational Health and Safety in industrial manufacturing
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR and OHS laws and regulations in Nova Scotia
• Strong organization, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, team player with a strong work ethic
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Reliable personal transportation is required
• Willingness to work in shop-environment (at times dusty, dirty, and/or noisy); appropriate shop attire and PPE mandatory 

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Josephine Dalrymple, Recruitment Consultant at josephine@administrativestaffing.ca.

Administrative Staffing is a specialist recruitment company focusing exclusively on the placement of administrative professionals. We offer candidates a wide range of job opportunities, current knowledge of the employment market, and a commitment to ensuring best “fit” with every placement. To view more job opportunities or for more information on Administrative Staffing please visit us at www.administrativestaffing.ca.

Administrative Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.