Health & Safety Advisor - Full-time - Yorkton area

Job summary

The Health and Safety Advisor leads the development and implementation of safety programs across all company locations. They are responsible for investigating incidents, ensuring legislative compliance, and providing safety coaching to management and staff.

Job details

Health & Safety Advisor Full time Legacy Co-op is recruiting a Full Time Health and Safety Advisor in Yorkton, SK. The successful applicant will provide health and safety services throughout all Legacy Co-op locations including food stores, liquor stores, home building centres, gas bars, retail ag sites, and administration offices. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are pursuing a growth strategy that will provide you and our team with exciting opportunities. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.legacyco-op.crs. What you'll do: Reporting to the Asset Protection/Loss Prevention manager, the Health and Safety Advisor leads, promotes, and oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing compliance of a comprehensive health and safety program that aligns with the safety initiatives of Legacy Co-op. You will also be responsible for: * Providing coaching, advice, and support to all management and staff on a broad variety of health and safety activities and initiatives, * Investigating and analyzing incidents, hazard identifications, policies, procedures, and manuals as it relates to health and safety, * Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to generate solutions suitable for the effective and safe operation of all departments and divisions. * Assisting management in identifying required safety training and coordinate and provide safety education for employees. * Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation is maintained and serve as the technical expert on all health and safety initiatives and concerns. * The Health and Safety Advisor will promote and model Legacy Co-op Brand values of Excellence, Respect and Integrity. Who you are: You are interested and have a passion for all areas of Healthy & Safety, and have: * Relevant post-secondary education from a recognized educational institution including a OHS certificate. A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered. The following designations would be an asset: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC), Common Safety Orientation (CSO). * Valid Class 5 license and maintain it throughout employment. * 3 Years of relevant experience * Experience using online Safety tracking software and programs & competent in Microsoft Office Suite. * Possess leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. * Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles. * Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. * Experience with coaching and delivering training * High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability. * Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills. * Flexible working weekends and holidays and on call to support the retail as required. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Safety-sensitive positions require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer-contributed pension plan, and we offer an excellent relocation assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. Employees interested in this position are to inform their supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Human Resources @ 306-783-5054

What you’ll do

The Health and Safety Advisor leads the development and implementation of safety programs across all company locations. They are responsible for investigating incidents, ensuring legislative compliance, and providing safety coaching to management and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary education, including an OHS certificate. A valid Class 5 driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety tracking software are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Relocation assistance program

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Health and safety
• Incident investigation
• Hazard identification
• Safety training
• Regulatory compliance
• Coaching
• Project management
• Communication
• Analytical thinking
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Safety tracking software
• Leadership
• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning
• Asset Protection
• Management
• Confidentiality
• Cooperation
• Growth Strategies
• Innovation
• Legislation
• Loss Prevention
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Safety Training
• Prioritization
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Agriculture
• Health and Safety Advisor
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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