Health & Safety Advisor - Full-time - Yorkton area

Legacy Co-op; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employer-contributed pension plan

Job summary

Legacy Co-op seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to lead the development and ongoing compliance of a comprehensive health and safety program across all locations in Yorkton, SK. You will coach management and staff, investigate incidents, and coordinate safety training to ensure regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will hold an OHS certificate with strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills, plus experience with safety software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary education including an OHS certificate.
• Designations such as CRSP, CHSC, CSO are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, promote, and oversee health and safety program development and compliance.
• Investigate incidents, hazards, policies, and manuals related to health and safety.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement safe operation solutions across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Project management

Analytical thinking

Training & coaching

Education

OHS certificate

CRSP designation

CHSC designation

CSO designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety tracking software

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Full time

Legacy Co-op is recruiting a Full Time Health and Safety Advisor in Yorkton, SK. The successful applicant will provide health and safety services throughout all Legacy Co-op locations including food stores, liquor stores, home building centres, gas bars, retail ag sites, and administration offices.

Who we are

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are pursuing a growth strategy that will provide you and our team with exciting opportunities. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.legacyco-op.crs.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Asset Protection/Loss Prevention manager, the Health and Safety Advisor leads, promotes, and oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing compliance of a comprehensive health and safety program that aligns with the safety initiatives of Legacy Co-op. You will also be responsible for:

• Providing coaching, advice, and support to all management and staff on a broad variety of health and safety activities and initiatives.
• Investigating and analyzing incidents, hazard identifications, policies, procedures, and manuals as it relates to health and safety.
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to generate solutions suitable for the effective and safe operation of all departments and divisions.
• Assisting management in identifying required safety training and coordinate and provide safety education for employees.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation is maintained and serve as the technical expert on all health and safety initiatives and concerns.
• The Health and Safety Advisor will promote and model Legacy Co-op Brand values of Excellence, Respect and Integrity.

Who you are

• Relevant post-secondary education from a recognized educational institution including a OHS certificate. A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.The following designations would be an asset: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC), Common Safety Orientation (CSO).
• Valid Class 5 license and maintain it throughout employment.
• 3 Years of relevant experience
• Experience using online Safety tracking software and programs & competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess leadership qualities and demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with coaching and delivering training
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Flexible working weekends and holidays and on call to support the retail as required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Safety-sensitive positions require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Benefits

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer-contributed pension plan, and we offer an excellent relocation assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Equality and diversity

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.