Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Senior Manager, H&S is accountable for anticipating, evaluating and monitoring health and safety risks. Develops and implements plant-level strategies to address and/or control risks in the workplace/plan to develop “best in class” for Safety Standards and training.

This role is offered on a 12-month contract basis.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation of plant health and safety strategy, tools, programs and initiatives to drive consistency and sustainability. This includes communication, planning, training, development, implementation and follow-up.
• Provide guidance, coaching and technical expertise at the site level to direct reports and site management to ensure management engagement and accountability in H&S and facilitate the execution of H&S initiatives. These involves leveraging resources, recognizing issues/potentials, assisting with evaluation and identification of controls, execution / follow up / problem solving, and a sense of urgency, as required.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and legislated requirements, including development of training plans.
• Provide a highly visible presence in all departments and leadership to team.
• Constantly promote, monitor and evaluate safety programs and practices to make recommendations.
• Provide reports and statistical information to management.
• Analyze safety data, risks, conduct research and audits that assists in developing ‘best in class’ annual safety plans and programs.
• Develop and implement strategies that create ‘safety engagement’ amongst employees and supervisors.
• Participate in Safety Committees, Plant Audits and safety training.
• Act as point of contact for Ministry of Labour, and other regulatory agencies.
• Function as the central point of contact for serious incident reporting and investigation.
• Liaise with union representatives, local regulators and other stakeholders to build sustainable, positive relationships and company credibility;

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in a progressively senior H&S role.
• CRSP designation or in process of obtaining designation
• Diploma or Degree in a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial safety legislation/ regulations and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Knowledge of Claims Management and applicable Workers’ Compensation Board policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel, as required

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.