Health & Safety Coordinator

Ya Ya Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ya YA Foods, a Canadian manufacturer, is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety professional to join our team. You will help implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and support training across our facility.

The ideal candidate has a university degree or college diploma in OH&S, 1–2 years of relevant experience, and strong hazard recognition. Experience in food manufacturing is an asset. This full-time role is based at our Ontario facility.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field is required.
• Strong hazard recognition and analytical skills.
• 1-2 years experience in workplace health and safety related position is required.
• Prior experience in Food Manufacturing industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in incident handling including reporting, investigation and corrective actions.
• Implement H&S policies to ensure safe work practices.
• Participate in inspections and hazard/risk assessments.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee activities.
• Maintain documentation for compliance and records.
• Coordinate and support employee training sessions.
• Engage in security activities and wellness initiatives.
• Support contractor management and ensure policy adherence.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment and food safety standards.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Analytical skills

Workplace health & safety

Education

University degree or college diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to:

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling incidents and their related tasks. This includes reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, implementation of effective corrective actions, and appropriate follow up.
• Implementation of H&S policies and procedures to ensure healthy and safe work practices.
• Participate in all inspections and hazard and risk assessments activities.
• Participate in all Joint Health and Safety (JHSC) activities.
• Maintain all necessary documentation such as hazard assessments and reports, training records, manuals etc. to ensure compliance to all legislated requirements.
• Coordinate and support the employees training sessions.
• Participate in security activities.
• Participate in the development and maintenance, of wellness within the workplace.
• Work with the project managers to administer the contractor management policy and program.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• University degree or college diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related field is required
• Strong hazard recognition and analytical skills
• 1-2 years experience in workplace health and safety related position is required
• Prior experience in Food Manufacturing industry is an asset
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

“We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.”