Health and Safety Specialist (Training/Programs)
About the role
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Health and Safety, the H&S Specialist is accountable for the implementation, monitoring and support of the development of Sofina Foods Canada’s H&S management and associated governance. This also includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant operations to facilitate compliance with Plant and Sofina H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards to support plant’s health and safety program and initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver and facilitate Health & Safety sessions and programs at plant sites.
- Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including task breakdowns and risk assessments.
- Facilitate cross functional learning teams to ensure H&S processes meet the needs of the end users, align with our blueprint, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Plant Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and human resources, to ensure alignment and effective project execution
- Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with plant management.
- Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary
- Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.
- Influence and challenge plant management as required to help improve H&S performance and results.
Work Schedule: Onsite, will travel to plant sites across Western Canada up to 50%of the time
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
- Degree, Diploma or Certification in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety program.
- Demonstrated prior experience in delivering H&S programs
- CRSP certification an asset
- PMP certification an asset
- Strong communication skills
- This role requires travel for approximately 50% of the time, covering both local areas [Edmonton and Calgary – AB] and western provinces [Abbotsford, Port Coquitlam – BC and Wynyard – SK].
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About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.
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Health and Safety Specialist (Training/Programs)
About the role
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Health and Safety, the H&S Specialist is accountable for the implementation, monitoring and support of the development of Sofina Foods Canada’s H&S management and associated governance. This also includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant operations to facilitate compliance with Plant and Sofina H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards to support plant’s health and safety program and initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver and facilitate Health & Safety sessions and programs at plant sites.
- Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including task breakdowns and risk assessments.
- Facilitate cross functional learning teams to ensure H&S processes meet the needs of the end users, align with our blueprint, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Plant Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and human resources, to ensure alignment and effective project execution
- Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with plant management.
- Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary
- Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.
- Influence and challenge plant management as required to help improve H&S performance and results.
Work Schedule: Onsite, will travel to plant sites across Western Canada up to 50%of the time
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
- Degree, Diploma or Certification in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety program.
- Demonstrated prior experience in delivering H&S programs
- CRSP certification an asset
- PMP certification an asset
- Strong communication skills
- This role requires travel for approximately 50% of the time, covering both local areas [Edmonton and Calgary – AB] and western provinces [Abbotsford, Port Coquitlam – BC and Wynyard – SK].
Not the right fit? Search for Health and Safety Specialist jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.