Health & Safety Specialist (18 Month Contract)
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About the role
Parrish & Heimbecker
Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Health & Safety Specialist for our Milling division based in Cambridge, ON.
Please note this is an 18-month contract.
P&H Milling
P&H is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.
From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton, and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
Benefits
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:
Learning and Development Programs Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off RRSP Matching Wellness Program Company Events
Your Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Specialist to join our team and ensure a safe, compliant workplace. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, working directly in the field to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety protocols. This role will involve collaborating with both employees and leadership to develop, maintain, and improve health and safety programs, while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Day to Day
Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, CLC Part II, and CSA standards by creating and maintaining policies and SOPs aligned with legislative updates, emerging risks, and best practices Develop and maintain a strong understanding of mill operations through regular collaboration with on-site teams. This role involves approximately 50% travel to mill locations to support relationship-building and operational alignment Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend preventive measures to improve workplace safety Monitor adherence to safety laws, industry standards, and site-specific requirements, collaborating with management to implement corrective actions Investigate incidents and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence Maintain accurate documentation of safety inspections, incident reports, and employee training certifications to support compliance and improvement Work closely with operations teams to implement safety programs, providing hands-on training and guidance on risk identification and best practices Foster a collaborative environment where safety is prioritized across all levels of the workforce
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, Occupational Health, or related field. Ability and willingness to travel to mill sites up to 50% of the time. Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant role within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience in a food manufacturing setting is considered an asset. Experience with incident investigation, root causes analysis and implementing corrective actions CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) Designation is considered an asset
Work and grow with a family-owned company.
Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.
With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.
To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
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About Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated company with operations across Canada that include grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills. At the heart of the company are over 1500 employees with a commitment to see customers and communities thrive. Across our three divisions, our expert teams at P&H Grain and Crop Inputs, New-Life Mills, and P&H Milling Group take pride in being first-class business partners and strive to grow and adapt to meet the changing demands of our customers and end-use consumers. P&H continues to be an integral part of the Canadian agricultural community and is actively growing to offer more variety, convenience, and more environmentally friendly and healthier food choices.
Our Divisions:
P&H Grain and Crop Inputs As the third largest grain company in Canada, with 43 grain and crop input sites and 7 export terminals, P&H is a full-service crop input, grain merchandising, and agronomic services provider. Offering growers superior market insights, competitive cash bids, local expertise, and a full range of quality products, certified seed, nutrients, and custom application.
P&H Milling Group Proud to be the largest Canadian-owned milling company, with eight flour mills across the country that supply flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
New-Life Mills Canadian manufacturer of livestock nutrition with five production facilities specializing in species management, nutrition, and production. New-Life Mills is committed to providing the best possible inputs, feed, and services for animal nutrition.
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Health & Safety Specialist (18 Month Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
Parrish & Heimbecker
Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Health & Safety Specialist for our Milling division based in Cambridge, ON.
Please note this is an 18-month contract.
P&H Milling
P&H is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.
From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton, and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
Benefits
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:
Learning and Development Programs Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off RRSP Matching Wellness Program Company Events
Your Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Specialist to join our team and ensure a safe, compliant workplace. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, working directly in the field to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety protocols. This role will involve collaborating with both employees and leadership to develop, maintain, and improve health and safety programs, while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Day to Day
Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, CLC Part II, and CSA standards by creating and maintaining policies and SOPs aligned with legislative updates, emerging risks, and best practices Develop and maintain a strong understanding of mill operations through regular collaboration with on-site teams. This role involves approximately 50% travel to mill locations to support relationship-building and operational alignment Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend preventive measures to improve workplace safety Monitor adherence to safety laws, industry standards, and site-specific requirements, collaborating with management to implement corrective actions Investigate incidents and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence Maintain accurate documentation of safety inspections, incident reports, and employee training certifications to support compliance and improvement Work closely with operations teams to implement safety programs, providing hands-on training and guidance on risk identification and best practices Foster a collaborative environment where safety is prioritized across all levels of the workforce
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, Occupational Health, or related field. Ability and willingness to travel to mill sites up to 50% of the time. Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant role within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience in a food manufacturing setting is considered an asset. Experience with incident investigation, root causes analysis and implementing corrective actions CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) Designation is considered an asset
Work and grow with a family-owned company.
Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.
With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.
To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
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About Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated company with operations across Canada that include grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills. At the heart of the company are over 1500 employees with a commitment to see customers and communities thrive. Across our three divisions, our expert teams at P&H Grain and Crop Inputs, New-Life Mills, and P&H Milling Group take pride in being first-class business partners and strive to grow and adapt to meet the changing demands of our customers and end-use consumers. P&H continues to be an integral part of the Canadian agricultural community and is actively growing to offer more variety, convenience, and more environmentally friendly and healthier food choices.
Our Divisions:
P&H Grain and Crop Inputs As the third largest grain company in Canada, with 43 grain and crop input sites and 7 export terminals, P&H is a full-service crop input, grain merchandising, and agronomic services provider. Offering growers superior market insights, competitive cash bids, local expertise, and a full range of quality products, certified seed, nutrients, and custom application.
P&H Milling Group Proud to be the largest Canadian-owned milling company, with eight flour mills across the country that supply flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
New-Life Mills Canadian manufacturer of livestock nutrition with five production facilities specializing in species management, nutrition, and production. New-Life Mills is committed to providing the best possible inputs, feed, and services for animal nutrition.