Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Ferrero International S.A.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A global confectionery company is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Specialist in Brantford, Ontario. This role involves developing and managing Health & Safety systems, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture within the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment and must possess relevant certifications. This position requires onsite presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of progressive Health & Safety experience in manufacturing/industrial.
• Level 1 and 2 Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of OHSA and WSIB regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Health & Safety policies and training programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for safety standards.
• Manage WSIB claims and return-to-work plans.
• Lead incident investigations and analyze injury trends.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations through audits.

Skills

Investigation skills

Risk analysis

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Power BI

Job description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

The Senior Health & Safety Specialist supports the development, implementation, and management of site Health & Safety systems to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety performance and culture. This role partners closely with operations, leaders, and external agencies to build an interdependent safety culture in line with Ferrero Group standards. Acting as a subject matter expert, the Senior Specialist provides strategic guidance, develops advanced training programs, and ensures robust risk management across the facility.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Program Development – Develop and implement site-specific H&S policies, training programs, and annual training calendars.
• Leadership & Program Development – Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Ferrero’s global safety standards.
• Leadership & Program Development – Act as a primary contact for Ministry of Labour, WSIB, and external consultants.
• Training & Education – Design and deliver advanced training programs (LOTO, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, Forklift, Crane, etc.).
• Training & Education – Coach supervisors and managers to embed safety culture across shifts and UGPs.
• Claims & Return-to-Work Management – Manage WSIB claims, liaising with doctors, adjudicators, and employees.
• Claims & Return-to-Work Management – Oversee safe and timely return-to-work plans, ensuring compliance with medical restrictions.
• Incident Investigation & Risk Analysis – Lead investigations of serious incidents (SIF/PSIF) and analyze injury trends to eliminate root causes.
• Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) – Serve as Management Chair, ensuring compliance, effective audits, and resolution of safety concerns.
• Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) – Guide JHSC in pre-start reviews, lockout procedures, and hazard identification.
• Regulatory Compliance & Audits – Ensure compliance with OHSA, WSIB, and other regulations through proactive audits and corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance & Audits – Partner with the Environmental Manager to support chemical storage and environmental programs.
• Culture & Continuous Improvement – Drive a proactive, interdependent safety culture across the plant.
• Culture & Continuous Improvement – Implement Group H&S initiatives and foster best practices.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or related discipline.
• 8–11 years of progressive Health & Safety experience, ideally in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Level 1 and 2 Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of OHSA, WSIB, and applicable regulations.
• Advanced skills in investigation, risk analysis, and safety program development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Power BI.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leadership and drive cultural change.
• This role is onsite 5 days a week.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.