Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Health and Safety Student will work within a team that is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment. This position will include ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation and the opportunity to work on positively influencing our health and safety performance and safety culture within a manufacturing environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides administrative support to the HS Department in all areas including workplace safety, supporting Health & Safety initiatives, incident investigation, maintaining records and audit support.
• Special projects as identified that will help to develop technical and business knowledge for the organization, e.g. ladder safety, LOTO
• Participate in incident investigations and assist in finding corrective actions to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
• Assist in the development and ongoing management of a site’s safety action plan.
• Assist in the delivery or coordination of health & safety training requirements for the facility.
• Help update and develop safe task safety procedures, risk assessments, and One point lesson.
• Floor walks and follow ups with employees and management on suggestions and improvements.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a degree or graduate certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working experience in the food/manufacturing industry with knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act is an asset.
• Strong leadership and great communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across functions.

**this is for an active vacancy. Rate of pay is $19/hour**

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.