Health & Safety Training Specialist

Cavendish Farms; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Farms is seeking a Training Specialist to develop, deliver, and improve training programs across manufacturing operations.

You will partner with site teams to ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to work safely and effectively, while leveraging data and adult-learning principles to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Education, Adult Learning, HR, Business, Organizational Development, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in training, learning and development and workforce development.
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs for diverse employee groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs, procedures, and materials that support operational, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of training content using adult learning principles, competency validation, and employee feedback.
• Monitor training compliance, participation, and effectiveness, ensuring training requirements are maintained by role, site, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze operational data, training results, incidents, and trends to identify training gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with site leadership and operational teams to promote consistent training practices and standardization across locations.
• Conduct audits of training records, systems, and processes to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Support change management initiatives through communication, coaching, training delivery, and user adoption activities.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams on training processes, continuous improvement opportunities, and best practices.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Job description

Job Description

Cavendish Farms is seeking a Training Specialist to support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs across our operations. This role will partner with site teams to ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform their work safely, effectively, and consistently. The successful candidate will leverage data, adult learning principles, and continuous improvement practices to enhance training effectiveness, support compliance requirements, and drive operational excellence across multiple locations.

Work Location

Position can be based in Lethbridge, AB; Jamestown, ND; Wheatley, ON; or New Annan, PE.

Salary Range

$61,500 - $82,000

Application Deadline

September 11 th , 2026 at 11:55 PM (AST)

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and plant environment with exposure to manufacturing conditions
• Up to 25% travel required to support training and safety initiative across different locations

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs, procedures, and materials that support operational, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Lead the design and continuous improvement of training content using adult learning principles, competency validation, and employee feedback.
• Monitor training compliance, participation, and effectiveness, ensuring training requirements are maintained by role, site, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze operational data, training results, incidents, and trends to identify training gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with site leadership and operational teams to promote consistent training practices and standardization across locations.
• Conduct audits of training records, systems, and processes to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Support change management initiatives through communication, coaching, training delivery, and user adoption activities.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams on training processes, continuous improvement opportunities, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Education, Adult Learning, Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in training, learning and development and workforce development
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs for diverse employee groups.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning, compliance, or business management systems.
• Health & Safety experience or related certifications (CRST, NCSO, NEBOSH, etc.) are considered assets but are not required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Canada and the United States; valid driver's license required

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.

We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.