Health & Safety Advisor

Agropur Cooperative; Granby; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of years of service forvac

Flexible group insurance includingTele

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with company contrib

Career development opportunities

Telemedicine services

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Granby, QC, is seeking a Health & Safety professional to lead our site’s safety program. You will drive a strong preventive culture, ensure compliance with regulations, and partner with leadership to safeguard workers.

You will deploy the Health & Safety Management System, coach teams, and analyze incidents to prevent recurrences. French knowledge is required for Quebec positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• 3–5 years in Health & Safety, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of H&S regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong preventive culture where Health & Safety is a core value.
• Lead deployment of the Health & Safety Management System across sites.
• Coach teams to achieve Health & Safety targets and reduce risks.
• Monitor leading indicators and site audits.
• Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings.

Skills

Health & Safety

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. ‘An environment that empowers you to take action:’

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary range 004: $73,000 à $91,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

• Develop a strong preventive culture where Health & Safety is recognized as a core value that is never compromised
• Lead the deployment of the Agropur Health & Safety Management System, including site programs and tools
• Influence, coach, and guide teams to achieve Health & Safety performance targets, reduce risks, and ensure execution of H&S fundamentals: Support the site in developing annual plans aligned with established priorities
• Support, coach, and monitor leading indicators (H&S fundamentals and key preventive activities)
• Drive improvement of safety performance and recommend actions to achieve site objectives
• Facilitate and coach incident investigations to identify root causes and eliminate risks and hazards
• Support the site in defining, tracking, and closing actions resulting from audits, regulatory reviews, and investigations
• Actively participate in Gemba walks and site Health & Safety inspections
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews
• Lead and/or actively participate in the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and sub-committees as required
• Coordinate and support the development of Health & Safety competencies across the site
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of major H&S programs
• Act as a coach and trusted partner for all plant personnel

The individual who will own this role

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in Health & Safety, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of H&S regulations and best practices
• An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.