Health & Safety Advisor

Premier Tech; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in horticulture solutions based in Manitoba is looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to enhance safety across teams. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in HR or Occupational Health and Safety and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing safety systems, conducting training, and collaborating with site leaders. The role requires up to 40% travel to worksites across Western Canada and the USA. Competitive benefits and a supportive environment await.

Benefits

Telemedicine and family assistance program

Group insurance and pension plan

Skills development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Diploma in HR or degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Experience in delivering training sessions.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage effective safety systems with a professional team.
• Support site leaders in safety-related matters.
• Deliver safety orientation training to new hires.
• Participate in health and safety committee meetings.
• Create engaging training content like PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication (written and oral)

Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Training delivery

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Diploma in HR or degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

If promoting safety and collaboration drives you, this opportunity is for you! Premier Tech is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor with a background in HR or Occupational Health & Safety to support our teams across Western Canada and USA.

Your future work environment

• Manitoba (Richer)

Your future team

Premier Tech Growers and Consumers is a North American leader in the professional and commercial horticulture markets. Thanks to our coast-to-coast production and distribution network, we provide our customers with superior quality products so they can help feed, protect and improve our world in turn!

What we offer

• Telemedicine and team member and family assistance program
• Group insurance and pension plan with employer contributions
• University of Premier Tech – skills and development
• Possibility of exploring opportunities according to your career ambitions
• Work-life balance

Your future role

• Develop, implement and manage effective safety systems in collaboration with a team of professionals
• Support site leaders in all safety-related aspects
• Be the health and safety reference for site leaders
• Ensure that newly identified risks are effectively managed
• Deliver safety orientation training
• Participate in joint health and safety committee meetings
• Promote PremierTech’s Culture and Values
• Set the tone for safety by demonstrating safe behaviors and inspiring others to follow
• Create engaging and impactful content (including PowerPoint presentations) that supports learning and collaboration
• Learn and manage the organisation’s accident management software, serving as the key contact and system expert for assigned sites
• Build positive, trusting relationships by acting as a supportive health and safety advisor, helping managers and teams integrate safety into daily operations

Required skills

• Diploma in HR or degree in Occupational Health and Safety
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong, trusting relationships
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Effective communication abilities, both written and oral
• Experience in delivering training sessions and workshops
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Willingness to travel to worksites in Western Canada and USA, up to 40% of the time
• Valid class five driver’s license
• Bilingual in English and French (an asset)

Do these words spark your interest?

health and safety, HR, training, coaching, prevention, manufacturers, OH&S

If you are ready to take on this challenge, please bring your drive, ambition and talent, and let’s partner together!