Training/Safety Coordinator

J.D. Irving, Limited; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety training is seeking a Training/Safety Coordinator to implement safety programs, ensure compliance, and promote a strong safety culture among employees. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role is critical for maintaining workplace safety and enhancing employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lead without direct authority.
• Proficiency in multitasking and dealing with pressure is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety training programs for employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Maintain training and safety documentation.
• Conduct audits and assess workplace hazards.
• Deliver training sessions using various methods.
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs.
• Assess training effectiveness and track employee progress.
• Promote a strong safety culture and investigate incidents.

Skills

Customer service skills

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, teams are equipped with skills and knowledge to prove G.R.E.A.T customer service and adherence to Kent's Safety Management System.

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.

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.