FuelPositive is hiring a
We are growing our team and are looking for a Health & Safety and Human Resources Specialist with manufacturing experience to join our team to support our green ammonia production project. If you are passionate about human resources, safety, and well-being; looking to grow and advance your career and find opportunities and situations that challenge your skills and perspective, we want to hear from you!
Who WE are:
FuelPositive is a Canadian-based, clean technology company, working to fight climate change by creating and developing practical, clean, and sustainable carbon-free solutions that can be implemented economically now. Above all, we believe in being kind – to the earth, to each other, and to ourselves. We believe that being kind will pay dividends for us all. It’s all about Fuel for a Mindful World.
What WE make:
Our lead product, an onsite, containerized Green Ammonia production system that is modular and scalable, will revolutionize clean energy through a patent-pending, first-of-its-kind technology invented in Canada. The system takes air, water and a sustainable electricity source to produce green anhydrous ammonia with no carbon emissions. Adoption will dramatically support global targets to reduce CO2 emissions. And our decentralized, in situ approach will bring supply chain independence to our first customers – farmers – for the first time.
If you want to make a Positive impact, be relevant and make a change, join our team, and become a part of the solution!
What YOU will do:
Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, you will be accountable for auditing, implementing and monitoring processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment. This includes acting as a Subject Matter Expert in providing health and safety advice to facilitate compliance with FuelPositive’s H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards. You will take a proactive approach (boots on the floor) with daily walks though the offices and R&D facilities for inspections of all work areas. You will lead the management of all JHSC activities, workplace inspections, and identifying hazards, as well as assist with WSIB claims and modified work requirements as part of the Early and Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) process. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of environmental health and safety policies and procedures including the H&S Handbook.
You will also support the Sr. HR Manager by driving HR-related initiatives, so if you have the willingness to pitch in across all facets of the department, we want to hear from you!
Who YOU are:
You’ve seen our values, and they resonate with you. You are passionate about participating in creating solutions to climate change and understand the role our systems play in making a positive impact on the world’s fertilizer demands and food shortage issues.
You have a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resources in addition to a certificate from an accredited Occupational Health and Safety certification program or similar. You have a minimum of three to five years of working experience in the health and safety field within a manufacturing environment and are knowledgeable of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations, Ontario Building and Fire Codes, and Workplace Safety Insurance Act.
In addition to being an expert in health and safety, you also have experience working in an HR Generalist capacity. You consider yourself an avid researcher who is skilled at analyzing and presenting health and safety information to formulate and prepare written documents, policies, reports, and other technical resources.
An excellent communicator with exceptional organizational skills, you thrive in a busy environment and love to execute your to-do list; in other words, you are proactive and a self-starter. You value transparency in dealing with others and hold a high level of integrity and work ethic. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. While this position is focused within the Waterloo Region in Ontario, occasional travel may be required.
Must successfully meet the Company pre-employment provision of a Background Check.
Why you will love US:
We are a team in the truest sense of the word. As a group, we are looking to make a positive impact in our world and are excited to have others join us. Each person we invite to join the team shares our values and will be able to provide specific skills to guide us in achieving our mission. We want to create a space where you can show up as you are – you can share with us, learn with us, and grow with us as a team.
Perks of joining US:
We offer competitive compensation; we want to find the right person for this position, and we will compensate accordingly, based on the experience you bring. We like to build trust with our employees, so payroll is deposited in advance on the 1st and 16th of every month. Additionally, we want to prioritize your wellness – you will be part of our comprehensive benefit plan from Day One, which will help to support your health and wellbeing.
We are here to help you grow your overall development and push your career forward. At FuelPositive, there are multiple avenues to explore your learning and development with the support of your leader and our HR (Human Resources) team. We also take pride in our safety training programs and you will have the opportunity to be enrolled in our extensive safety training from Day One. Depending on your role, you will be expected to complete multiple mandatory courses such as First Aid, CPR, and related courses.
We also want you to feel appreciated and have fun! We are building a culture that celebrates people, because we all need to feel valued. We formally recognize birthdays, anniversaries, new hires, and outstanding personal achievements. We’ve created a comfortable workplace and a sophisticated manufacturing shop and R&D lab in Waterloo, Ontario, that will make you proud. Did we mention we offer drinks and snacks? Got any other suggestions? We want to hear them, because the strength of our company is in our team. We also want to brag a little and share that we are a proud winner of the Best Place to Work award in 2023 by HRD Canada, as well as an Excellence Awardee in the category of Diversity and Inclusion by HR Awards in 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. FuelPositive welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. FuelPositive is committed to providing a barrier-free application and interview process for all candidates. Should you require accommodations due to a disability or medical condition at any point throughout the hiring process, please contact us at hr@fuelpositive.com.
FuelPositive is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on citizenship, age, family status, race, sex (including pregnancy), creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, place of origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.