Senior Health & Safety Specialist

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

Job summary

Cavendish Farms is seeking a Senior HS&E Specialist. This role involves ensuring adherence to safety standards, developing the Safety Management System, and conducting inspections. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Occupational Health and Safety and possess relevant certifications, with opportunities for career growth within a leading food production company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and health plans

Wellness programs

RRSP matching

Training opportunities

Career growth prospects

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in an agricultural or operational environment is an asset.
• Willingness to obtain a certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the HSE Safety Management System components including policies and procedures.
• Investigate hazards, accidents, and safety violations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and conduct safety audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

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 to 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 progress towards compliance with safety standards and strategies, including assisting multiple business units with internal audits.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 to 10 years in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 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 a certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in an agricultural or operational environment 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 United States with 20,000 employees. We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to integrity, results, and an inclusive workplace that nurtures talent and offers career growth opportunities across various divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to disclose their accommodation needs to ensure equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered. If interested but unsure about meeting all criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets across Canada, the US, and globally. We operate state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, Lethbridge, AB, and Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, with additional facilities and sales offices, Cavendish Farms offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health plans, wellness programs, RRSP matching, training opportunities, and growth prospects within the company and the J.D. Irving group.