Senior Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

Cavendish Farms; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of frozen food products, Cavendish Farms is hiring a Senior HS&E Specialist to enhance safety strategies and ensure compliance with HSE legislation. This role requires extensive occupational health and safety experience, including safety audits and incident investigations, and offers competitive salary and robust benefits.

Benefits

Health plans

Wellness programs

RRSP matching

Opportunities for training and advancement

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years in Occupational Health and Safety field.
• Experience in agricultural or operational environments is an asset.
• Willingness to obtain certification in Occupational Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review HSE Safety Management System.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and safety violations.
• Conduct periodic site safety inspections and audits.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Certified Occupational Health and Safety designation (CRSP, CHSC, CHSE)

Job description

Reporting to the Corporate Health, Safety, & Environment (HS&E) Manager, the Senior HS&E Specialist will assist Site Leads & Managers to ensure corporate standards and directions are embedded in divisional safety strategies.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

Applications Due : July 8th, 2025

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review all components required of the HSE Safety Management System, including policies, procedures, and forms. Manage continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate hazard identifications, near misses, accidents, injuries, and safety violations; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with relevant HSE legislation and requirements. Act as a liaison for external inspections and audits; drive corporate HSE expectations.
• Conduct periodic site safety inspections and audits to monitor compliance with safety standards and strategies, including assisting multiple business units with internal audits.

Qualifications

• Experience : 7 to 10 years in the Occupational Health and Safety field.
• Certified Occupational Health and Safety designation, such as CRSP, CHSC, CHSE, or equivalent.
• Experience conducting Incident Investigations, Hazard Assessments, developing JHAs, SOPs, and Safety Training Programs is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage team members and stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to obtain certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in agricultural or operational environments is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel is required.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Canada and the U.S. with a team of 20,000 employees. We foster a culture that nurtures talent, promotes inclusivity, and encourages career growth across various divisions.

We are committed to accessibility and welcome requests for accommodations at any stage of employment. We encourage applicants to disclose their needs to ensure equitable opportunities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products with processing plants in PEI, Lethbridge, ND, and other locations. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health plans, wellness programs, RRSP matching, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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