Training/Safety Coordinator

Kent Building Supplies; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail building supply chain in Canada is seeking a Training/Safety Coordinator to support and implement safety and training programs. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring staff are trained to deliver excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a committed team.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Leadership ability without direct authority.
• Organized, agile, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety training programs for employees.
• Ensure all staff adhere to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Maintain training and safety documentation and compliance audits.
• Conduct audits, assess hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver training sessions using various methods.
• Work with managers to identify training needs.
• Assess training effectiveness and track employee progress.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Training/Safety Coordinator supports and implements safety and training programs to ensure employees are well-prepared and compliant with safety standards. This role helps maintain a safe work environment, driving engagement, with teams equipped with skills and knowledge to provide G.R.E.A.T customer service and adherence to Kent's Safety Management System.

Responsibilities

• Safety Training: Develop and implement safety training programs for employees.


• Compliance: Ensure all staff adhere to safety protocols, company policies and regulatory standards.


• Record-Keeping: Maintain training and safety documentation, and compliance audits including responsibility for minutes of JHSC meetings.


• Risk Assessment: Conduct audits, assess hazards, and implement corrective actions.


• Training Facilitation: Deliver training sessions using various methods (in-person, e-learning, hands-on etc.).


• Collaboration: Work with managers to identify training needs, gaps and communicate opportunities.


• Monitoring & Evaluation: Assess training effectiveness and track employee progress.


• Expand Knowledge: Continuously expand knowledge of HR and safety to provide store support.


• Reinforce Safety Culture: Promote a strong safety culture within the workplace. Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards to determine root causes and determine corrective action.


• Training Completion: Strive for 100% completion of safety and training programs to ensure the store is prepared to deliver G.R.E.A.T customer service and maintain high employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.


• Leadership ability without direct authority.


• Organized, agile, and capable of handling multiple priorities.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Self-starter with problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing