Health & Safety Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading protein food company is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to develop and implement OHS programs, ensure compliance, and deliver training. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in Health & Safety and strong communication skills. This role offers comprehensive health benefits and a competitive pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days for community support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Health & Safety roles.
• Experience in fast-paced environments is an asset.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory training.

Responsibilities

• Develop Safe Work Procedures and hazard controls.
• Enforce site safety programs through team meetings.
• Design and deliver training programs for compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

iWarehouse

Alchemy Systems

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Specialist role at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, policies, systems and reports for the Heritage Plant. This position ensures legislative and plant compliance with occupational health and safety through on-the-floor involvement with operations. The role includes assisting in the development of safe work procedures, training, claims management and risk assessment to reduce or eliminate accidents and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Develop Safe Work Procedures (SWP) identifying basic job steps, hazards and risks, and develop safe operating procedures and hazard controls to sustain OHS maturity and growth.
• Enforce the business Golden Rules and other site programs through cross-functional team meetings.
• Maintain OHS metrics and documentation and present information to applicable parties.
• Design and deliver training programs for workers, management, and Safety Committee members to comply with legislative requirements and improve Health, Safety, Emergency and Security.
• Assist in reducing Health and Safety risks through onsite behavioral observations and targeted audits.
• Support Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs) for installation of new equipment, structures, protective elements or processes, or modifications; detail measures to bring operations into compliance with regulations.
• Review and monitor on-site Contractor OHS programs for regulatory compliance.
• Respond to and support accident response, including first aid and investigation follow-up.
• Support emergency management activities including drills, tabletop exercises, evacuation support and incident command system participation during actual emergencies.
• Maintain content and data analysis for site programs using systems such as SAP, iWarehouse, iNet, Alchemy Systems, and other PPE or vendor platforms.
• Maintain records and documentation for all programs under your purview and ensure data integrity and confidentiality of employee information.
• Support and influence multiple levels of management within the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in progressively responsible Health & Safety roles.
• Experience supporting a large client group in a fast-paced environment within specified time frames is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory training for all personnel onsite.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Experience with regulatory bodies (e.g., Ministry of Labour or Ministry of the Environment) is an asset.
• Knowledge of WSIB claims management is an asset.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods

• A high-performance, people-focused company with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
• An inclusive culture and a work environment that keeps people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers contribution.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on day one, including mental health support.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on day one.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops and resources to progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement for eligible education and certifications.
• Volunteer days to support our commitment to community impact.

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein under brands like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company in North America and beyond.

We are carbon neutral, and we are committed to science-based targets. Maple Leaf Foods is a global company with locations across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, and business in Asia.