Training/Safety Coordinator

Kent Building Supplies; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail building supply chain in Terranova y Labrador is looking for a Safety Trainer to guide and promote a safe work environment. This role involves mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and conducting training sessions. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be adaptable, and possess advanced Microsoft Office knowledge. Join a dynamic team committed to employee growth and safety.

Benefits

Wellness program

Employee discount

Health and Dental Benefits

Scholarship and Bursaries

RRSP contribution

Continuous learning and Career advancement

Qualifications

• Comfortable having difficult conversations.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Key coach and mentor for all aspects of safety.
• Promote safe and healthy work environment.
• Train and monitor safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Agile and organized

Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Education

Post secondary education

Job description

Overview

If you ask our Safety Trainers what they like best about working at Kent, they say they like working with people, learning about products and their functionality within customers’ homes. They also enjoy being part of a great team, and flexible schedules with opportunities to advance. We are looking for someone who is passionate about safety, leading change and future leadership positions.

Responsibilities

• Key coach and mentor for all aspects of safety within the facility
• Incident/accident investigation
• Promote safe and healthy work environment
• Create excitement and engagement of our safety culture
• Report and identify opportunities to improve
• Continuous improvement to our organization’s safety
• Train and monitor safety standards
• Management and facilitation of documentation/Certifications
• Facilitate safety orientation for new hires

Qualifications

• Post secondary education considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable having difficult conversations
• Agile, organized and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure with strict time frames

What we offer

• A safe work environment
• Wellness program
• Scholarship and Bursaries
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Employee discount
• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP contribution
• Continuous learning and Career advancement

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