Health and Safety Coordinator (1-year contract)

PepsiCo; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational food and beverage corporation in Cambridge, Canada is seeking an EHS Coordinator to support EHS management initiatives. The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to improving safety and compliance within the organization. This role offers competitive compensation and an inclusive work culture focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive team culture

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working in an EHS capacity preferred.
• Ability to influence and lead others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing charts & reports in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager in implementing the EHS management system.
• Execute training for all employees.
• Conduct Hazard and Risk Assessments.
• Analyze data for trends related to EHS performance.
• Promote positive EHS behaviors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

EHS related education/certificate

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo Canada is recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 employers. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our product portfolio includes 22 world‑famous, billion‑dollar brands; from Gatorade to Quaker, Tropicana to Lay’s and more. We make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's effort to help build a more sustainable food system represents a key element of the company's broader vision of accelerated, sustainable growth known as Winning with Purpose. As part of this vision, PepsiCo is striving to be a better company by further integrating purpose into the core of its business and brands and doing even more for people and the planet. Our purpose efforts include fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, supporting the communities where we live and work, and improving choices in our portfolio through reformulations and new products.

At PepsiCo Canada, we are focused on delighting our consumers by delivering high‑quality products and exciting brand campaigns. Our people are critical to our success and by supporting their personal growth and development and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, PepsiCo Canada is a company you’ll be proud to join!

Work shift: Mon‑Fri (7 am – 3 pm); flexibility to work alternating weekends/shifts

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole‑self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

The EHS Coordinator is responsible for supporting the EHS Manager in the implementation and operation of the organization’s EHS management system for the Site.

Safety Expert, Advocate and Ambassador

• Remain current on EHS regulatory requirements and technical issues, and use relevant information to implement programs, achieve compliance, and minimize risks.
• Demonstrate an excellent environmental and safety behaviour and attitude, follow regulatory practices and rules, recognize and promote hazard and risk reporting, and ensure effective reporting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and manage the implementation and ongoing operation of corporate‑driven EHS programs.
• Execute regulatory and EHS leadership training for all employees.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records.

Strong Leadership Skills

• Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters positive EHS behaviours and practices through effective leadership at all levels.

Results Driven

• Support the execution of PFC’s EHS Strategy to deliver sustainable results.
• Support the implementation of PepsiCo’s Global Management System (GEHSMS) at all levels.
• Conduct Hazard and Risk Assessments to proactively identify areas of opportunity and develop and implement actions to eliminate or mitigate the hazards and risks within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and EHS policies and standards within the business units.
• Support the implementation of annual health and safety compliance goals and targets for all levels.
• Analyze technical data for trends related to hazards, events and occurrences.
• Effectively utilize applicable processes and procedures to fulfill roles and responsibilities.

Continuous Improvement Focus

• Assist in the continuous improvement of the hazard identification and safety risk assessment schemes and the organization’s EHS Management System (GEHSMS).
• Prepare and make recommendations with respect to the EHS Annual Budget for the Site.
• Investigate opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes.
• Measure the effectiveness and seek to continually improve the quality of processes.
• Provide, coordinate, and evaluate the effectiveness of employee health and safety training and education programs, including auditing against OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards, health and safety training and orientation for new employees, subject matter experts, and line management.

Strong Communication Skills

• Act as an information conduit to bring EHS issues to the attention of management and deliver EHS information to the organization’s staff, contractors and stakeholders.
• Collaborate and influence to successfully action the EHS agenda.
• Provide and articulate information regarding EHS issues within the organization.
• Gather and report data on EHS performance, compliance, and significant incidents. Keep management apprised of status, trends, and progress compared to goals.

Solid Team Player

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with both the Site Business Team and the National Safety Team, identifying and sharing best practices and leveraging strengths across Canada.

This job supports the EHS performance within a Site which impacts WCB premium rates as well as discount/surcharge programs within the Province(s)/Area. They are responsible for ensuring that the business unit is diligently administering EHS programs and that employees are properly trained and supervised before starting work. The financial impact of a safety violation or significant employee injury could have large negative financial consequences for the organization as well as put senior leadership at risk for criminal prosecution.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills – Ability to influence and lead others
• Collaboration – Partnering with stakeholders in decision‑making
• 1‑3 years working in an EHS capacity – preferred and/or related education/certificate
• Post‑secondary education in a related field preferred
• Business Acumen – good analytical skills, communicating the WIFM, ROI
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Computer skills – developing charts & reports in Excel, PowerPoint presentations

Why work at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move and sell these products – which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.