Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Cavendish Farms; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Senior H&S Specialist in Prince Edward Island. This role involves developing HSE policies, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in Occupational Health and Safety, with at least 5 years of experience, and hold relevant certifications. Strong organizational skills are essential. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a safer work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety field.
• Experience in conducting Incident Investigations and Hazard Assessments.
• Willingness to obtain a certificate program in Occupational Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE Safety Management System components.
• Investigate safety incidents and determine corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and external inspections.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety expertise

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Occupational Health and Safety designation (e.g., CRSP, CRST, NEBOSH)

Job description

Job Description

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

Salary Range

$75,000- $90,000

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review all components required of HSE Safety Management System including but not limited to policies, procedures, and forms. Manage continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate hazard identifications, near misses, accidents, injuries, and safety violations and determine root cause 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/or audits to monitor progress towards compliance with safety standards and strategy including assisting multiple business units with internal audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field
• Certified Occupational Health and Safety designation, such as CRSP, CRST, NEBOSH or equivalent
• An established Health and Safety background with experience conducting Incident Investigations, Hazard Assessments, developing JHA’s, SOP’s and Safety Training Programs would be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage team members and other stakeholders
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to obtain certificate program in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in an agricultural or operational environment will be considered an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to travel to US and within Canada.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.

We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.