Safety Coordinator

Five Corners Meat Co.; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

RRSP match

Job summary

5 Corners Meats in Chilliwack is seeking a Safety Coordinator to own safety on the plant floor and lead on-site safety initiatives. You will work closely with the Plant Manager, HR Generalist, and enterprise Health & Safety Manager to uphold an active OH&S program rather than a binder on a shelf.

The role involves daily floor presence, routine inspections, hazard assessments, incident response, and participation in the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an OH&S or safety-related role in industrial, manufacturing, or food processing.
• Working knowledge of BC OH&S legislation and WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Certification such as NCSO or CRSP, or actively pursuing it; WHMIS and First Aid required.
• Ability to write clear investigation reports and maintain documentation.
• Comfortable in an active production setting including cold storage and loud machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine workplace inspections with corrective actions and timelines.
• Perform hazard assessments for new tasks, equipment, and changes; update safe practices.
• Ensure safety signage, PPE, and safeguards are in place and maintained.
• Monitor compliance with WHMIS, lockout/tagout, and confined space programs.
• Act as first responder for incidents and coordinate initial care.
• Investigate to enterprise standards and complete documentation timely.
• Submit WorkSafeBC reports in coordination with enterprise Safety Manager.
• Track corrective actions and escalate unresolved items.

Skills

OH&S experience

BC OH&S regulations

NCSO/CRSP certification

WHMIS & First Aid

Written communication

Production environment

Job description

5 Corners Meats is a specialty meat processing facility in Chilliwack operating under the Donald’s Fine Foods family of brands. We process and distribute across British Columbia and Alberta, and we take pride in a production environment that runs on discipline, quality, and a culture where people look out for each other.

We’re looking for a Safety Coordinator who wants to own safety at the plant level — not just push paper. This role puts you on the production floor every day, building real relationships with frontline workers and supervisors, running the JHSC, and making sure our OH&S program isn’t just a binder on a shelf. You’ll report to our enterprise Health & Safety Manager and work closely with the Plant Manager and HR Generalist on site.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day Safety Operations

• Conduct routine workplace inspections and document findings with corrective actions and timelines
• Perform hazard assessments for new tasks, equipment, and process changes; develop or update safe work practices accordingly
• Ensure all required safety signage, PPE, and equipment safeguards are in place and maintained
• Monitor and enforce compliance with WHMIS, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry programs
• Act as first responder for workplace incidents; coordinate initial care and secure the scene
• Conduct investigations to DFF’s enterprise standard and complete all documentation within defined timelines
• Submit regulatory reports to WorkSafeBC within legislated deadlines, in coordination with the enterprise Safety Manager
• Track corrective actions to closure; elevate unresolved items as needed

Training & JHSC

• Deliver safety orientations for all new hires including temporary and agency workers
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and refresher training per the enterprise training calendar
• Co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee; schedule and run monthly meetings and coordinate annual workplace inspections
• Provide weekly safety activity updates to the enterprise Safety Manager
• Partner with the HR Generalist on return-to-work, modified duty, and WCB claim coordination
• Contribute plant-level data for enterprise safety reporting and trend analysis

What You Bring Required

• 2+ years of experience in an OH&S or safety-related role in an industrial, manufacturing, or food processing environment
• Working knowledge of BC OH&S legislation and WorkSafeBC regulatory requirements
• NCSO, CRSP, or equivalent certification, or actively working toward it — WHMIS and First Aid certifications required
• Strong written communication; ability to write clear investigation reports and maintain accurate documentation
• Comfortable working in an active production environment including cold storage, wet floors, and loud machinery

Preferred

• Experience in food processing, meat processing, or a federally inspected plant environment
• JHSC certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Bilingual in English and Tagalog is a strong asset given our plant workforce

Why 5 Corners Meats

• Stable, growing company — six production facilities across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan
• Real autonomy at the plant level with enterprise support behind you
• A leadership team that’s actively investing in its people and safety culture
• Competitive salary, benefits, and a role with genuine career path into enterprise safety

Donald’s Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Pay: CA$60,000.00 - CA$75,000.00 per year