Bilingual Safety Engineer - UniFirst Canada
About the role
Job Summary:
The Safety Engineer, as part of UniFirst’s Corporate Support Services Safety Team, develops and implements health and safety programs across UniFirst’s locations, focusing on the Company’s Canadian operations, ensuring federal/provincial compliance and driving Safety Culture continuous improvement through training and on-site engagement.
Job Description: Design, manage, and continuously improve safety programs, procedures, and training to protect Team Partners, visitors, and contractors at UniFirst locations. Strengthen the Safety Ambassador program and support operation led safety inspections across sites. Help to identify hazards at our locations, drive corrections, and train managers and frontline teams. Deliver training and roll out new safety initiatives, as required. Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Hazard Assessments (HAs), and risk/ergonomics assessments. Partner with operational leaders to implement corrective actions - engineering controls, equipment and process changes, positive reinforcement, and administrative measures. Model and coach safe work practices on site. Assist with accident, incident, and near-miss reporting in the Risk Management System, as necessary. Investigate incidents and manage injuries; assist locations with root-cause analyses and corrective actions. Analyze injury data to identify trends; recommend improvements and update JHAs as needed. Serve as liaison with local, provincial, and federal safety/environmental agencies and emergency management organizations. Collaborate with operations to eliminate hazards company-wide. Review and approve process and equipment plans; assess risks with site teams and verify control effectiveness. Evaluate machinery modifications for safety improvements
Qualifications
Requirements: 3–5 years in industrial/manufacturing environments; industrial laundry experience strongly preferred. CSP (or equivalent) preferred; willingness to obtain required Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Experience with OSHA/CSA and applicable provincial/federal OHS compliance Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective at partnering with labor, management, consultants, and government entities Professional, collaborative, and solutions-oriented demeanor Strong multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines Openness to cross-training in additional Health & Safety domains Ability to identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions Skilled in Root Cause Analysis, mitigation, and corrective action planning
Knowledge and practical application of the hierarchy of control
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college required, Safety and Health or related degree preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Travel 25% (additional travel may be required during onboarding, audits or serious incident investigations.)
Clean driving record
Ability to obtain passport for Canadian/US travel
Experience with Origami preferable
Knowledgeable in Third-Party Compliance preferable
Bilingual in French and English
About UniFirst Corporation
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com. UniFirst’s mission is “To serve the people who do the hard work. Helping them succeed and deliver for what gives their lives meaning.” Our continuous customer focus enables us to grow, to provide an equitable return on investment, and to create development opportunities for our Team Partners.
Bilingual Safety Engineer - UniFirst Canada
About the role
Job Summary:
The Safety Engineer, as part of UniFirst’s Corporate Support Services Safety Team, develops and implements health and safety programs across UniFirst’s locations, focusing on the Company’s Canadian operations, ensuring federal/provincial compliance and driving Safety Culture continuous improvement through training and on-site engagement.
Job Description: Design, manage, and continuously improve safety programs, procedures, and training to protect Team Partners, visitors, and contractors at UniFirst locations. Strengthen the Safety Ambassador program and support operation led safety inspections across sites. Help to identify hazards at our locations, drive corrections, and train managers and frontline teams. Deliver training and roll out new safety initiatives, as required. Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Hazard Assessments (HAs), and risk/ergonomics assessments. Partner with operational leaders to implement corrective actions - engineering controls, equipment and process changes, positive reinforcement, and administrative measures. Model and coach safe work practices on site. Assist with accident, incident, and near-miss reporting in the Risk Management System, as necessary. Investigate incidents and manage injuries; assist locations with root-cause analyses and corrective actions. Analyze injury data to identify trends; recommend improvements and update JHAs as needed. Serve as liaison with local, provincial, and federal safety/environmental agencies and emergency management organizations. Collaborate with operations to eliminate hazards company-wide. Review and approve process and equipment plans; assess risks with site teams and verify control effectiveness. Evaluate machinery modifications for safety improvements
Qualifications
Requirements: 3–5 years in industrial/manufacturing environments; industrial laundry experience strongly preferred. CSP (or equivalent) preferred; willingness to obtain required Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Experience with OSHA/CSA and applicable provincial/federal OHS compliance Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective at partnering with labor, management, consultants, and government entities Professional, collaborative, and solutions-oriented demeanor Strong multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines Openness to cross-training in additional Health & Safety domains Ability to identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions Skilled in Root Cause Analysis, mitigation, and corrective action planning
Knowledge and practical application of the hierarchy of control
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college required, Safety and Health or related degree preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Travel 25% (additional travel may be required during onboarding, audits or serious incident investigations.)
Clean driving record
Ability to obtain passport for Canadian/US travel
Experience with Origami preferable
Knowledgeable in Third-Party Compliance preferable
Bilingual in French and English
About UniFirst Corporation
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com. UniFirst’s mission is “To serve the people who do the hard work. Helping them succeed and deliver for what gives their lives meaning.” Our continuous customer focus enables us to grow, to provide an equitable return on investment, and to create development opportunities for our Team Partners.