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].
#SFOO
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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