Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Job summary

Lead and implement health and safety policies and programs, deliver training, and conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across farming operations. Investigate hazards and incidents, identify root causes and corrective actions, maintain safety records, and collaborate with employees and leaders to improve compliance and safety practices.

Job details

Job Description Do you have a passion for workplace safety and a talent for turning safety requirements into practical action? Cavendish Farms is looking for a knowledgeable and collaborative Health, Safety & Environment Sr. Specialist to support our Canadian farming operations across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety & Environment, you will lead and support safety programs, facilitate employee training, conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments, investigate incidents, and maintain accurate documentation. You will work closely with operational leaders and employees to help prevent workplace injuries and support a safe, respectful, and compliant working environment. Work Location: New Annan, PE. Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026 at 11:55 PM (AST) Responsibilities As the Health, Safety & Environment Specialist, you will: Lead the review, revision, and implementation of health and safety policies, programs, and initiatives. Support compliance with applicable provincial and company health and safety requirements. Facilitate workplace safety training and employee onboarding. Ensure training and safety records are properly documented in MyLearn and other required systems. Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments. Investigate reported hazards, observations, near misses, accidents, injuries, and safety violations. Conduct root cause analyses and identify appropriate corrective actions. Monitor and support the completion of corrective actions. Participate in additional health and safety activities, including the Safety Summit and other company initiatives. Work with managers, supervisors, directors, hourly employees, and seasonal employees to strengthen health and safety practices. Identify opportunities to adapt and improve existing safety processes. Support compliance with operational regulatory, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in health and safety with strong preference to those with manufacturing, food processing, or agriculture background Professional certification such as NCSO, CRST or CRSP Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and workplace safety practices. Experience delivering safety training, conducting audits and risk assessments, and investigating workplace incidents. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills. Collaborative and proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement. Ability to travel as required and work in environments involving walking, standing, lifting, and sitting.

What you’ll do

Lead and implement health and safety policies and programs, deliver training, and conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across farming operations. Investigate hazards and incidents, identify root causes and corrective actions, maintain safety records, and collaborate with employees and leaders to improve compliance and safety practices.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of health and safety experience, preferably in manufacturing, food processing, or agriculture, along with knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations. A professional certification such as NCSO, CRST, or CRSP is preferred, as are experience delivering training and conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations; travel and physical activity are also required.

Listed skills

• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Health And Safety Program Management
• Occupational Health And Safety Compliance
• Safety Training
• Employee Onboarding
• Workplace Inspections
• Audits
• Risk Assessments
• Incident Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action Monitoring
• Record Keeping
• Communication
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Food Safety And Good Manufacturing Practices

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability

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