Health & Safety Coordinator

Vitalus Nutrition Inc; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalus Nutrition Inc. is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator (Food Manufacturing) in Abbotsford to strengthen safety systems, ensure BC OHS compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture.

You will lead site safety programs, deliver orientations, and collaborate with QA/Operations on HACCP and FSMS alignment. The role requires 2 years in a food manufacturing safety position and strong data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• OHS certification or diploma from a recognized institution.
• 2 years of experience in a Health & Safety role within a food manufacturing environment, preferably in the dairy industry.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply BC OHS legislation and regulatory standards.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain occupational health and safety programs that meet BC OHS and COR standards.
• Assist in aligning site safety programs with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintain documentation, records, and reports for audits and inspections.
• Deliver engaging safety orientations and toolbox talks.
• Partner with supervisors and employees to reinforce safety practices and positive accountability.
• Support the Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSC) through scheduling, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Conduct or assist with inspections, hazard assessments, and internal audits.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, identify contributing factors, and track corrective actions.
• Help monitor safety data, analyze trends, and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Operations to ensure OHS practices align with HACCP, GMP, and FSMS requirements.

Skills

OHS knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Audits

Education

Post-secondary education in OHS or related field

OHS certification or diploma

Tools

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Job description

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $68,000.00 Annually

Health & Safety Coordinator (Food Manufacturing)

Champion Safety. Build Culture. Protect People.

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator who’s passionate about creating safer workplaces and helping every employee go home healthy at the end of the day.

This is a hands-on opportunity to strengthen safety systems, support compliance, and help shape a proactive, people-first safety culture within one of Canada’s leading dairy organizations.

IS THIS YOU?

• You’re experienced in occupational health and safety and ready to take the next step in your career.
• You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy working closely with people at all levels.
• You’re detail-oriented, organized, and love turning data and findings into action.
• You believe safety is everyone’s responsibility and you’re eager to help others believe that too.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Support Site Safety Programs

• Coordinate and maintain occupational health and safety programs that meet BC OHS and COR standards.
• Assist in aligning site safety programs with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintain documentation, records, and reports for audits and inspections.

Build Safety Awareness

• Deliver engaging safety orientations and toolbox talks.
• Partner with supervisors and employees to reinforce safety practices and positive accountability.
• Support the Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSC) through scheduling, minutes, and follow-ups.

Contribute to Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct or assist with inspections, hazard assessments, and internal audits.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, identify contributing factors, and track corrective actions.
• Help monitor safety data, analyze trends, and suggest improvements.

Support Food Safety Integration

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Operations to ensure OHS practices align with HACCP, GMP, and FSMS requirements.
• Assist with documentation for internal and external audits.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
• OHS certification or diploma from a recognized institution
• 2 years of experience in a Health & Safety role within a food manufacturing environment, preferably in the dairy industry
• Proven ability to interpret and apply BC OHS legislation and regulatory standards
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Intermediate First Aid certification (or higher) is an asset
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and integrated management systems preferred

WHY JOIN US

You’ll be part of a values-driven organization built on Integrity, Care, and Expertise (ICE) — improving lives by unlocking the nutritional value of milk.