Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator

Hilton Food Group; Brantford; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada is seeking a Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator on a fixed 12-month contract. The role focuses on partnering with managers to create a safe working environment and uphold local safety standards. On-site position with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and compliance across multi-site operations.

You will develop and implement safety strategies, coach leaders, conduct audits, and drive a positive safety culture while aligning with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.
• Experience managing an Occupational Health provision including surveillance and referrals.
• Exposure to incident investigation and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor health, safety and wellbeing strategies and policies.
• Coach management to build safety culture across sites.
• Provide timely safety guidance and operational support on all matters.
• Improve health, safety performance and communications flow.
• Lead audits and workplace inspections to identify improvements.
• Investigate accidents and prevent recurrence with corrective actions.
• Identify training needs and deliver required training.
• Collaborate with departments to maintain safety standards.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Occupational health oversight

FMCG exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

General Certificate in Health & Safety

CRSP designation (or in progress)

Job description

Job Title: Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator –Fixed Contract – 12 Months

Salary Range: CAD$63,333 – CAD$75,000

Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE OF ROLE

TheSafety & Wellbeing Manager is responsible for partnering with managers andour people to create and maintain a safe working environment that supportspositive employee wellbeing. The role protects the Hilton Food brand andreputation by ensuring our sites are safe and meet local legal and auditrequirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to develop, implement, monitor and review health, safety & Wellbeing strategies, policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices in line with company Safety Framework
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to coach management at all levels in their awareness, capability and engagement to build a strong safety and wellbeing environment and culture.
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to ensure the provision of clear, consistent, relevant and timely health, safety and wellbeing advice, guidance and operational support on all health, safety and wellbeing matters
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture and improve health, safety performance.
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to respond to any safety concerns raised by employees, managers, safety representatives, visitors, contractors or members of the public
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to manage and further develop the safety management system
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to assist in the identification of training needs for employees, develop and deliver training as required
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to support managers in the carrying out of risk assessments where required
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to ensure a workable communication framework is in place to facilitate the flow of health, safety and wellbeing information throughout the company
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to undertake audits and to carry out workplace inspections to proactively identify where health, safety and wellbeing practices may be improved
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to investigate, or where appropriate, support managers in the investigation into circumstances or causes of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent reoccurrence
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to analyse accident, incident and hazard reporting statistics and recommend intervention strategies
• Take account of and ensure that all policies and procedures are compatible with current health and safety legislation
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all departments at all levels
• Take an active role in any company projects or initiatives which will improve health, safety and wellbeing
• Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to facilitate active engagement with the factory floor to achieve relevant legislative or company safety standards
• Commitment to resolving health, safety and wellbeing issues through communication and practical means
• Carrying out workplace inspections and implementing any actions or improvements
• Chairing Safety meetings as required
• Actively participating in Hilton Foods and local site H&S initiatives and meetings

KEYEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Some previous exposure to working within a global multi sited business
• Previous experience / exposure in FMCG within the food industry desirable
• Working knowledge and understanding of incident investigation (best practice)
• Experience of managing and overseeing an Occupational Health provision covering Health Surveillance, Management Referrals, and pro-active interaction at factory floor level.
• Experience with insurance and claims management (employee Comp).

WOULDSUIT SOMEONE WHO ….

• Experience working in a relevant Health & Safety leadership role
• Minimum of General Certificate in Health & Safety, ideally working towards a CRSP Designation (or equivalent).
• Enjoys working in a dynamic and hectic environment.
• Encourages team working and works proactively with other departments.
• Is innovative in their approach to H&S.
• Acts with fairness and consistency.
• Leads with integrity and by example.
• Drivers performance in all areas, sets clear objectives and confronts others in a clear, open and constructive manner.
• Works to high standards and promotes the same.
• Creates a performance culture where effective performance and continuous improvement is encouraged
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels within the business

HiltonFoods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion andare committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At HiltonFoods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people withdisabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates takingpart in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodationduring the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. Allrequests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled ina confidential manner at all times.