Senior Safety Advocate

Highline Mushrooms; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

Annual safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Highline Mushrooms in Langley, BC is seeking a Safety and Wellness professional to lead development, implementation and maintenance of our Safety and Wellness Program across farm locations.

You will work with farm management to promote wellness, manage injuries, conduct safety inspections, and oversee RTW plans and training to keep associates safe.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology or similar program.
• 3–5 years experience in Human Resources or Safety-related field.
• Preference for CRSP designation or working toward it.
• Knowledge of WCB Claims Management and Return to Work (RTW) Planning.
• Experience with COR Auditing is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and computer skills (Word/Excel/databases).
• Knowledge of Canadian Employment Legislation and Health & Safety regulations, standards and codes.
• Current first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the Safety and Wellness Program.
• Promote associate wellness and injury prevention in collaboration with farm management.
• Conduct safety inspections and incident investigations; manage reporting.
• Oversee RTW plans and modified work assignments; communicate with HR and managers.
• Coordinate safety training and maintain training records.
• Assist with COR auditing and safety-related deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

WCB/RTW knowledge

COR auditing

Canadian employment law

First aid certification

MS Word/Excel/databases

Education

University degree or college diploma in HR/OH&S/Kinesiology

Tools

Word

Excel

Database entry

Job description

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

Leads the development, implementation and maintenance of the Safety and Wellness Program for HMW. Works with farm management teams to promote and achieve associate wellness and injury prevention, acting as a principal conduit for safety communication between management and associates.

General Duties:

1. Safety and Wellness Program

• Assists the Corporate Safety Manager and the Assistant Corporate Safety Manager in developing, implementing and maintaining Highline wellness and safety programs in order to maximize associate wellbeing by promoting wellness and minimizing the risk of physical injury in the workplace.

• Addresses associate safety complaints and concerns and provides job coaching to associates when required

• Promotes personal health and wellness philosophies and policies

• Identifies required health and safety training

2. Safety Inspections and Incidents

• Ensures proper accident and incident investigation and WCB/WorkSafe BC reporting requirements are met

• Performs safety inspections at all farm locations (formal and informal) with and without the JHSC, specific to identifying physical hazards, ergonomic risks and improper body mechanics

• Ensures safety and wellness bulletin boards are maintained accurately and in a timely manner

• Investigates safety incidents at the farms and assists in the proper completion of incident investigation forms

• Enters incident information in tracking software

• Reports all noted safety infractions requiring corrective counselling to the area supervisor, Corporate Safety Manager, or Assistant Corporate Safety Manager and the Corporate Leader, HR

• Has authorization to stop operations if a safety concern has been identified; this authority is to be exercised in consultation with the Corporate Safety Manager or the Assistant Corporate Safety Manager, and in communication with the Corporate Leader, HR

• Provides first aid training for on the job illness or injuries

3. Disability Management/RTW Plans

• Oversees and manages return to work and modified work assignments

• Assists the Jr. Safety and Wellness Advocate with return to work plans for injured or ill associates requiring accommodation

• Monitors on-going medical information and works with department managers/supervisors in the identification of suitable modified work as required

• Responsible for communication with HR department, payroll, and department managers regarding return to work, restrictions, and providing regular updates and progress reports

• Provides weekly reports to the Corporate Safety Manager regarding all modified associates at the farms

4. Injury Prevention

• Ensures compliance with Highline wellness and prevention of injury policies and practices

• Recommends, coordinates, implements and conducts educational and training programs relative to wellness and injury prevention for the purpose of empowering associates with the knowledge to achieve long-term goals

• Responsible for maintaining all safety and wellness training records

5. Health and Safety Committee/OH&S Meetings

• Acts as a certified management representative for the farm Joint Health and Safety Committees

• Participates in all visits with WorkSafe BC and the Alberta OH&S, and remains present for the duration of meetings

• In the event orders are issued, ensures compliance is on track and files compliance orders upon completion and after review with the Corporate Safety Manager and Assistant Corporate Safety Manager

6. Auditing and Administrative Duties

• Performs individual random audits of the safety program

• Participates in COR Auditing for all required farm locations

• Assists with safety related functions having deadlines (i.e. Form 7 submissions, reporting, etc.) with other farm locations during periods of absences such as vacations, if required

1. Safety

• Adhere to Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment

• Report unsafe conditions immediately to Direct report or member of the Safety team

• Report all incidents, injuries or near misses immediately to direct report or Safety Advocate

• Cooperates in the Early & Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation

1. Other Duties

• Provides back-up coverage for the Assistant Corporate Safety Manager

• Provides meaningful recommendations for continual improvement or innovation

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications:

1. Education & Past Experiences:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology or similar program

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Human Resources or Safety-related field

• Preference will be given to candidates with or working towards becoming a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).

• Must have knowledge of WCB Claims Management and Return to Work (RTW) Planning

• Previous experience with COR Auditing would be considered an asset

• Requires strong interpersonal skills, computer skills in word documents and spread sheet or database type program entry and information use

• Knowledge of applicable Canadian Employment Legislation and Health and Safety regulations, standards and codes

• Possesses and maintains current first aid certification

1. Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and professional behaviours, specifically maintaining confidentiality and sensitive information or dealing with diverse personalities

• Firm and fair approach, acts with compassion and understanding without being taken advantage of

• Demonstrable strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize with an aptitude to effectively handle competing deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy, appropriately balanced with the need to complete tasks

• Above average analytical skills, the ability to problem solve

• Capable of independent and self guided work and accepts and adapts to change

• Requires a caring and compassionate attitude to all associates

Hours of Work:

• 5 days / week

• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled

Earnings:

• $ 60,000 to $85,000

Benefits:

• Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members

• Life insurance and dependent life insurance

• Short term disability

• Annual safety shoe allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 1

Locations of Work:

• 3392 224th St., Langley, BC V2Z 2G8

• 1735 256th St., Aldergrove, BC V4W 2E1 (4SK)

• 38050 Atkinson Rd., Abbotsford, BC V3G 2G6 (ABBY)

• 28424 Townshipline Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P1 (INF)

• 28243 Townshipline Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P6 (TRAD)

• 59600 Lougheed Hwy, Hope, BC V0X 1L3 (RUBY)

• 38061 Atkinson Rd., Abbotsford, BC V3G 2G6 (SUMA)