Compliance & Safety Associate

Auxly Cannabis; Staples; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxly Cannabis in Leamington is seeking a Compliance and Safety Associate (Health & Safety). You will help protect workers by enforcing OHS laws, conducting audits, and investigating incidents on a two-week swing shift (days/afternoons).

You'll coordinate safety trainings, support CAPA actions, maintain auditable logs, and work with the JHSC to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Experience is valued, cannabis knowledge is an asset.

Qualifications

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.
• Less than 1 year of practical experience in manufacturing, food, or pharmaceutical/GMP environment; cannabis experience is an asset.
• Good understanding of provincial or regional health and safety legislation (e.g., OHS Act) for agricultural, manufacturing and/or construction sectors, & Cannabis Act legislation
• Strong analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate safety protocols across all levels of the workforce

Responsibilities

• Inspections: Conduct daily and weekly floor walkthroughs to identify potential hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols (e.g., LOTO, machine guarding, and hazardous material handling).
• Incident Investigations: Lead or assist in investigating workplace incidents, injuries, or near-misses; compile detailed reports and track corrective actions.
• PPE Enforcement: Ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and maintained across the facility.
• JHSC Support: Actively support and coordinate Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings and follow-up activities.
• Audits & Walkthroughs: Assist during internal and external regulatory audits, ensuring requested documentation is readily available.
• CAPA Implementation: Assist operations teams with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and lead investigations for out-of-specification incidents.
• Training Coordination: Work with training personnel to deliver safety orientations, regulatory updates, and ongoing compliance training for new and existing staff, as well as visitors & contractors as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, auditable safety and compliance logs, including training records, inspection findings, and incident logs

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Auxly is an international cannabis company dedicated to bringing innovative, effective, and high-quality cannabis products to the medical, wellness and adult-use markets. Auxly's experienced team of industry first-movers and enterprising visionaries have secured a diversified supply of raw cannabis, strong clinical, scientific, and operating capabilities and leading research and development infrastructure to create trusted products and brands in an expanding global market.

Role Profile

A Compliance and Safety Associate (Health & Safety) protect workers and minimizes workplace risks. They enforce occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, conduct facility audits, investigate workplace incidents, and develop safety training programs to ensure full organizational compliance. This position is a swing shift on a two-week rotation – days and afternoons.

Role Responsibilities

• Inspections: Conduct daily and weekly floor walkthroughs to identify potential hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols (e.g., LOTO, machine guarding, and hazardous material handling).
• Incident Investigations: Lead or assist in investigating workplace incidents, injuries, or near-misses; compile detailed reports and track corrective actions.
• PPE Enforcement: Ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and maintained across the facility.
• JHSC Support: Actively support and coordinate Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings and follow-up activities.
• Audits & Walkthroughs: Assist during internal and external regulatory audits, ensuring requested documentation is readily available.
• CAPA Implementation: Assist operations teams with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and lead investigations for out-of-specification incidents.
• Training Coordination: Work with training personnel to deliver safety orientations, regulatory updates, and ongoing compliance training for new and existing staff, as well as visitors & contractors as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, auditable safety and compliance logs, including training records, inspection findings, and incident logs

Requirements:

Education: College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is considered an asset.

Experience: <1 year of relevant practical experience in manufacturing, food, or pharmaceutical/GMP environment. Cannabis experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge: Good understanding of provincial or regional health and safety legislation (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act) for agricultural, manufacturing and/or construction sectors, & Cannabis Act legislation

Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate safety protocols across all levels of the workforce

Location:Auxly Leamington

Auxly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.