Health and Safety Specialist

Sofina Foods Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Canada is seeking an H&S Specialist to implement and monitor its health & safety management across plant sites. You will provide guidance to operations, ensure compliance with legislation, and support governance with the VP Health and Safety.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role, a degree in Engineering or OHS, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 50% is required; CRSP/PMP are assets. Competitive base salary with bonus eligibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Degree, Diploma or Certification in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 end user needs and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Plant Management to provide guidance on health & safety programs and policies.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and HR to ensure alignment and project execution.
• Identify trends and areas of improvement and communicate with plant management.
• Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in company health & safety initiatives to ensure site representation and consistency.
• Influence and challenge plant management to improve H&S performance.

Skills

Health & Safety program delivery

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety degree

Job description

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 Eastern 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

Hiring Range

• Hiring Range: CAD $64,393 - $92,082
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 8% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.
• Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

This position is currently an active vacancy.

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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.