Health & Safety Coordinator, Afternoon Shift

CHEP UK Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking an HSE Coordinator to support all health, safety and environmental initiatives at the plant. You will conduct safety audits, implement GAP SOPs, facilitate training, maintain documentation, and drive incident investigations in compliance with provincial and federal OH&S regulations.

Join a collaborative team focused on safety culture, continuous improvement, and responsible environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in Safety.
• 1–3 years of environmental, health and/or safety related experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with safety and environmental management and claims management.
• Strong customer focus orientation.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience managing HSE performance and programs.
• Ability to manage quality processes and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem‑solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Windows‑based systems.
• Knowledge of provincial occupational health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments and developing Safe Work Practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong organizational, project management and follow‑through skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to monitor work activities and ensure staff operate within prescribed safety guidelines.
• Promote the Human and Organizational Performance (Safety Differently) ethos to maximise learning.
• Carry out investigations of hazard and near‑miss reports, identifying solutions to improve safety culture.
• Maintain emergency protocols and ensure all employees understand them.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with HSE regulations and GAP safety and environmental SOPs.
• Facilitate training and development so plant personnel meet HSE standards.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.
• Partner with Regional HSE Specialists and site leadership to mitigate plant risks.
• Conduct safety orientations and walkthroughs for new hires.
• Lead all workplace incident, injury, illness, and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims, modified work programs and return‑to‑work processes.
• Oversee iCare reporting and ensure timely submission of safety‑related incidents.
• Monitor and report key safety metrics, trends and performance indicators.
• Lead the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), site inspections, risk assessments and corrective action tracking.
• Deliver safety orientation, training and ergonomic awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Safe Sentry, 5S, GEMBA actions and other corporate safety programs.
• Act as site lead for safety projects, environmental compliance and security programs.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

GAP safety SOPs

OH&S regulations knowledge

Education

Post‑secondary degree in Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHEP – About the Company

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries, leveraging a pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model that larger brands trust to transport goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

Position Overview – HSE Coordinator

The HSE Coordinator supports all health, safety and environmental initiatives at the plant. Core responsibilities include conducting safety audits, implementing GAP safety and environmental SOPs, facilitating training, maintaining documentation, assisting with incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies as well as provincial and federal OH&S and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with management to monitor work activities and ensure staff operate within prescribed safety guidelines.
• Promote the Human and Organizational Performance (Safety Differently) ethos to maximise learning.
• Carry out investigations of hazard and near‑miss reports, identifying solutions to improve safety culture.
• Maintain emergency protocols and ensure all employees understand them.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with HSE regulations and GAP safety and environmental SOPs.
• Facilitate training and development so plant personnel meet HSE standards.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and records.
• Partner with Regional HSE Specialists and site leadership to mitigate plant risks.
• Conduct safety orientations and walkthroughs for new hires.
• Lead all workplace incident, injury, illness, and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims, modified work programs and return‑to‑work processes.
• Oversee iCare reporting and ensure timely submission of safety‑related incidents.
• Monitor and report key safety metrics, trends and performance indicators.
• Lead the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), site inspections, risk assessments and corrective action tracking.
• Deliver safety orientation, training and ergonomic awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Safe Sentry, 5S, GEMBA actions and other corporate safety programs.
• Act as site lead for safety projects, environmental compliance and security programs.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in Safety.
• 1–3 years of environmental, health and/or safety related experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with safety and environmental management and claims management.
• Strong customer focus orientation.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience managing HSE performance and programs.
• Ability to manage quality processes and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem‑solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Windows‑based systems.
• Knowledge of provincial occupational health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments and developing Safe Work Practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong organizational, project management and follow‑through skills.

Languages

Essential: English
Desirable: French

Pay Range

Base pay range is$52,000–$71,000CAD annually. Actual offers may be higher or lower depending on skill set, experience, licensure, geographic differentials and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing their potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.