Training / Safety Coordinator

J.D. Irving, Limited; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a Training/Safety Coordinator to support and implement safety and training programs. The key responsibilities include developing safety training, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and promoting a safety culture within the workplace. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service and communication skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and problem-solving abilities.

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

• Develop and implement safety training programs for employees.
• Ensure all staff adhere to safety protocols and company policies.
• Maintain training and safety documentation.
• Conduct audits and assess hazards.
• 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 skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.