Temporary Health and Safety Prevention Advisor

Olymel; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-like environment

Training & development

Certification program

Recognition program

Benefits package

Corporate discounts

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Olymel in Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada is seeking a Health and Safety Prevention Advisor to strengthen the plant's safety culture. You will partner with managers and employees to promote prevention and continuous improvement of OHS practices.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will identify risks, develop an annual action plan, support inspections, and participate in accident investigations, coordinating with the CNESST and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and positive, motivating leadership.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety laws and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong health and safety culture on the plant floor.
• Identify OHS risks with stakeholders across departments and unions.
• Implement sustainable OHS actions and annual plan follow-up to reduce accidents.
• Maintain a visible OHS presence, conduct inspections, and participate in investigations.
• Share OHS knowledge and coach Health and Safety Committee members.
• Coordinate CNESST liaison and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Results oriented

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Join Olymel — Innovation, Quality, and Sustainable Growth!

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are looking for a Prevention Advisor to join our dynamic team. If you are motivated by the challenge of developing effective strategies, improving internal processes, and fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment, this opportunity is for you!

Why choose Olymel?

Career Growth: Develop your skills and progress in an environment that values personal and professional development.

Corporate Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.

Innovation: Participate in innovative projects that have a real impact on the organization.

The Role, Your Impact

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Health and Safety Prevention Advisor plays a key role in developing and maintaining a strong workplace health and safety culture. Acting as a partner to managers and employees, this individual promotes prevention, reduces risks, and supports the continuous improvement of OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) practices. More specifically, you will contribute to the following challenges:

• Develop a prevention culture: Promote a prevention-focused approach throughout the plant and ensure the implementation and follow-up of the plant’s health and safety programs.
• Identify OHS risks: Collaborate with all stakeholders (production, maintenance, employees, human resources, and the union) to identify workplace accident and occupational illness risks.
• Implement sustainable OHS solutions: Recommend effective actions to achieve accident reduction targets, develop an annual action plan, and ensure its follow-up.
• Maintain a strong OHS presence: Interact with all levels of the organization and maintain an active presence on the production floor to support operations, conduct inspections, and participate in accident investigations in collaboration with stakeholders. Be available, when required, to assist teams working on other shifts.
• Share OHS knowledge: Develop appropriate tools to raise awareness, coach, engage, and advise stakeholders and Health and Safety Committee members on the importance of prevention.
• Other duties: Coordinate and facilitate Health and Safety Committee activities, act as the liaison with the CNESST, and perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Your Qualifications For This Position

• Education: University degree in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent field.
• Experience: More than five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar role within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Desired qualities: Attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, action- and results-oriented mindset, strong professionalism and interpersonal skills, excellent communication abilities, and positive, motivating leadership.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of applicable health and safety laws and regulations, ability to identify and analyze risks, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Here’s Everything Olymel Has To Offer

• A competitive annual salary, to be discussed based on your experience
• A truly family-like work environment
• Personalized support for your training and skills development
• An attractive certification program
• A service recognition program
• A comprehensive compensation package and a range of competitive benefits
• Attractive corporate discounts
• A company committed to sustainable development, that creates and markets quality products, promotes animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reduces its environmental impact, and gives back to the communities where it operates through various programs, including “Ensemble on redonne”.

Thank you for your consideration.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our selection processes.