HESQ Assistant

Yara International; Belle Plaine; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fertilizer company in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, is looking for an individual to manage the site-wide safety program. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, safety inspections, and training coordination. Ideal candidates should possess a Business Diploma or equivalent experience, strong computing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits, a bonus program, and enhanced parental leave options.

Benefits

Bonus Program

Enhanced Parental Leave

Health and Dental Benefits

Paid Lunch Break

Pension & Savings Plans

Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative skills through education or work experience.
• Sharepoint experience is an asset.
• OH&S experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer site-wide safety program and compile safety statistics.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain action lists.
• Perform internal and external audits.

Skills

Strong computer skills within Microsoft Office suite

Ability to work in a team

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional manner

Education

Business Diploma or Office Education Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Yara International is a global fertilizer company, with operations in over 60 countries around the world. Yara's dynamic global presence and unique business model allows the company to be an industry shaper. Belle Plaine is in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration of site wide safety program
• Compile safety statistics, monitor site activities, create month end reports, prepare Power Point presentations, maintain the site Safety Manual and report on site KPIs
• Administer monthly procedure review process, procedure updates, organize technical/vendor documents, upload documents to SharePoint, update to current standards
• Steward the completion status of safety system/safety related action items and incidents/cases
• Greet and direct all visitors, handle incoming calls and inquiries
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, maintain action lists
• Coordinate HESQ related events (i.e. Safety Days, mental health rooms)
• Schedule, coordinate and track training that falls within the scope of HESQ as required
• Deliver informal training to new employees on various site administrative systems
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Perform duties within various computer applications (i.e. Sharepoint, Synergi)
• Provide support to other departments as needed
• Complete Safety Inspections and WOC’s on the plant site

Profile

• Strong computer skills within the Microsoft Office suite of tools are required
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Good initiative, attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Professional manner and skill in handling confidential matters.
• Be able to provide a quick response or provide a solution to an emergent situation or dilemma.

Education & Experience

• Business Diploma, Office Education Diploma or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated administrative skills through education or work experience.
• Proficient on computer software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Share-Point, Office 365, SAP).
• Sharepoint experience is an asset
• OH&S experience is an asset.

Be Part of Our Team – Why Work for Us – What We Offer

Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:

• Bonus Program
• Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Optional Vacation Enhancement
• Paid Lunch Break
• Pension & Savings Plans
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan

Contact details

Deanna Milton

People & Culture Manager

Apply no later than

December 23, 2025

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.