Safety Coordinator

Great Little Box Company; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Edmonton is seeking a proactive Safety Coordinator to promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with OHS regulations. This role involves conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and supporting incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in Health & Safety and a strong understanding of Alberta health and safety legislation. Join a team that values both teamwork and individual contributions.

Benefits

Employee recognition and reward programs

Profit sharing

Continuous improvement incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Health & Safety role.
• Experience with claims management/return to work protocol.
• Experience in conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure compliance with OHS regulation.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and ensure actions are on track.
• Facilitate JHSC meeting and document meeting minutes.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of Alberta regional health and safety legislation

Experience in conducting safety inspections

Experience in risk assessments

Experience in incident investigations

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Diploma or certification in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

About the Role

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Coordinator to join our Edmonton team. The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for supporting safety policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in promoting a culture of safety within our manufacturing facility.

Who We Are

Established in 1982, Great Little Box Company is a family-owned and operated leading manufacturer of Labels, Corrugated Boxes & Displays, Folding Cartons, KBA, Digital Packaging, Protective Packaging, and the distribution of Shipping Supplies. Our courtesy shuttle bus provides transportation to many of our shifts.

We take pride in our initiatives to make safety a priority. We demonstrate this with our structured in house training, providing personal protective equipment and our innovative and supportive culture.

At Great Little Box Company, we aim to create a workplace of belonging in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure compliance with OHS regulation, company’s safety policies and safety procedures
• Continuing support of safety programs implementation
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments
• Assist in delivering safety toolbox talks, safety orientation, and safety training as prescribed
• Support incident investigations and ensure safety improvement actions are on track
• Support internal and external required notifications (ie. regulatory, incidents, etc.).
• Support WCB claims and recover at work program
• Facilitate JHSC meeting and document meeting minutes
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response planning
• Maintain documentation and records for safety compliance
• Support procurement of safety supplies
• Acting as a liaison with safety vendors
• Support Safety COR certification and Food Safety certification activities
• Support 5S and other Continuous Improvement initiatives as prescribed

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree an asset
• Diploma or certification in Occupational Health & Safety an asset
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Health & Safety role
• Knowledge of Alberta regional health and safety legislation
• Experience in conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and audits
• Experience with claims management/return to work protocol
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

GLBC is fully committed to two things – our employees and our customers. We offer employee based recognition and reward programs including profit sharing, continuous improvement incentives, and companywide performance goals. We emphasize teamwork but value individual contributions to the team. Come join our winning team. We’re passionate, energetic, and committed to providing excellence in packaging solutions.

If you are someone who values customers and a truly Great place to work – Please apply if interested.