Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

mars; Alberta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Petfoods, a leading pet food crafter with brands ORIJEN and ACANA, is hiring a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager in Canada. The role focuses on embedding a strong safety culture across the state-of-the-art Acheson facility, working closely with production and management, and coaching frontline teams.

The ideal candidate has OH&S certification, CRST/CRSP designations, and 5+ years of safety leadership in manufacturing, with strong communication and training skills to drive

Qualifications

• OH&S certificate or diploma is required.
• CRST designation is required.
• CRSP designation is required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Safety Leader in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience interpreting safety regulations and implementing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Food Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
• Lead and embed a strong safety culture with operations leadership.
• Facilitate the Occupational HSE Committee and coordinate related activities.
• Provide guidance and oversight to HSE teams in their roles and responsibilities.
• Identify coaching opportunities and mentor staff to improve safety culture.
• Develop and implement safety training materials and programs.
• Oversee Workers' Compensation processes and related administrative tasks.
• Monitor the effectiveness of all safety programs and documentation.
• Collaborate with management to close safety gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions per hierarchy of controls.
• Communicate OHSE regulatory changes to teams and ensure full compliance.
• Support orientation for new employees and contractors as needed.
• Be available for evening or overnight shifts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OH&S knowledge

Safety leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Training delivery

Education

OH&S certificate or diploma

CRST designation

CRSP designation

Job description

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry.

Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime , provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the scoop – Summary

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager (CAN) will be a role model for safety working at our state-of-the-art facility in Acheson, AB.

As a Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager, you will be offered a great opportunity to affect and make a difference, working closely with production and management, and through your coaching and mentoring to embed a strong safety culture throughout our facility.

Responsibilities will include training employees in safety management best practices and providing day-to-day guidance and advice.

What a typical day looks like

• Ensure compliance with the Company's policies, practices, and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment


• Provide leadership and vision for future growth and development by helping Operations Leadership ensure employees are informed, aligned, and accountable.


• Provide leadership and facilitate the smooth operation of the Occupational Joint Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Committee.


• Provide guidance, support, and oversight to HSE-related teams in executing their roles and responsibilities


• Identify HSE coaching opportunities throughout the facility, offer yourself as an HSE mentor, and actively participate in improving Champion Petfoods' culture with leadership and those on the front line


• Provide technical expertise and support for implementing and maintaining HSE programs/systems in coordination with P&O at Champion Petfoods (Examples: Hazard Identification, Behavior-based Observations, Hazard Assessment documentation, Inspections, Near Miss Reporting, and Incident Investigation)


• Partner with HSE professionals and teams to develop and improve manuals, policies, and procedures


• Develop and implement safety-related training materials


• Oversee Workers' Compensation Process


• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of all safety programs and documentation


• Collaborate with management to identify and address all Health and Safety gaps


• Conduct and lead incident investigations ensuring causes, immediate actions, and appropriate corrective actions, using the hierarchy of controls, are identified and implemented


• Implement Champion Petfoods HSE practices, policies, and plans


• Communicate legislative changes to team members, operations leadership, and employees, supporting and leading full compliance with OHSE legislation at all levels


• Provide necessary training, leadership, and organization


• Assist P&O with the orientation of new employees and contractors as required


• Be available on a regular basis for evening or overnight shifts


• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

Preferred formal training and certification such as:

• Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) certificate or diploma


• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation


• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation


• 5+ years of experience as a Safety Leader in a manufacturing environment


• Experience in research, analysis, interpretation, and implementation of safety regulations, standards, and best practices as they pertain to Champion Petfoods operations


• Effective and clear communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of professionalism and diplomacy


• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others and gain commitment


• Highly motivated and proactive; eagerly accepting new challenges and working under minimal supervision with effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills


• Direct experience assessing training needs, creating training materials to fulfill those needs, and then delivering the training using strong presentation skills and the ability to adapt to the audience


• Motivated, energetic, goal-oriented, and a positive outlook is critical


• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7


• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and other stakeholders


• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and development skills

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