Consultant, Safety, Environmental and Security

Coca-Cola; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Peterborough, Canada is seeking a dedicated safety and environmental professional to advance workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance within our manufacturing facility. You will champion structured systems and engage teams to ensure processes meet rigorous operational standards.

You will coordinate risk assessments, audits, training, and incident investigations, aligning with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 while supporting emergency response and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent practical experience in large manufacturing facilities.
• Minimum 3 years of safety or environmental management experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of MOL Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations and environmental compliance.
• Proven ability to implement management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Proficient in safety risk evaluation, hazard identification, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site contractors and ensure compliance with Coca-Cola safety programs.
• Champion safety, environmental compliance, and governance within the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments and support environmental evaluations to identify hazards.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) program administration and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate training on safety, environmental, and security topics for varied audiences.
• Assist audits, inspections, and documentation of non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Prepare reports with statistical insights to monitor performance against standards.
• Lead safety observations and GEMBA walks to drive on-floor improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance to oversee safety-related work orders and actions.
• Ensure environmental regulation compliance and represent Coca-Cola in responsible operations.

Skills

Safety management

Environmental compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in large manufacturing facilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are committed to delivering beverages people love while driving strong sustainability and safety practices across our operations. Every bottle and can we produce reflects our dedication to quality and community responsibility. This role focuses on advancing workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance within our Peterborough manufacturing facility. By championing proven systems and fostering cultural engagement, you will help create environments where our people feel secure and empowered, and our processes meet rigorous operational standards. We are seeking a skilled professional with expertise in safety and environmental systems who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing settings and can translate structured programs into meaningful results. Your contributions will ensure that our site prioritizes risk reduction, complies with governing standards, and aligns with Coca-Cola's vision for responsible production.

What You'll Do for U s

• Manage on-site contractors, ensuring adherence to Coca-Cola safety programs and delivery of required certification processes.
• Champion initiatives supporting safety, environmental compliance, and governance within the facility to reinforce a strong sustainability culture.
• Facilitate structured risk assessment processes, including health, safety, and environmental evaluations, to identify hazards and mitigate impacts.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) program administration and contribute to continuous improvement strategies across the plant.
• Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate safety, environmental, and security training modules for various audiences including new hires, contractors, and leadership teams.
• Monitor implementation and performance of management systems aligned to ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and Ministry of Labor Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations to maintain certification compliance.
• Maintain emergency response and medical readiness programs, participating in drills and updates to site preparedness strategies.
• Assist with safety and environmental audits, reviews, and inspections; document findings and track resolution of non-conformance issues.
• Prepare and analyze reports leveraging statistical insights to evaluate performance against internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Foster engagement by leading safety observations, GEMBA walks, and structured root-cause analysis activities to drive problem-solving on the production floor.
• Collaborate with plant maintenance teams to oversee progress on safety workorders and corrective actions.
• Support facility compliance with environmental regulations and represent Coca-Cola's commitment as an ambassador for responsible operations.
• Encourage adoption of best practices for risk mitigation and sustainability, building awareness through ongoing interaction with associates and operational teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in large manufacturing facilities.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience implementing safety or environmental management in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Ministry of Labor Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and industrial hygiene practices.
• Proven ability to execute effective management systems, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• Proficiency in safety risk evaluation, hazard identification methods, and structured problem-solving techniques such as incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Skilled in digital tools and data analysis, with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with process safety management principles, sustainability frameworks, and behavioral safety programs.
• Strong ability to communicate and engage within diverse operational teams while responding confidently under changing conditions.
• Willingness and physical ability to perform tasks across varied environments, including exposure to temperature fluctuations, moving equipment, chemicals, and loud settings. Flexibility to work shifts and extended hours based on production needs.

Relevant Certifications Preferred:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Preferred Skills

• Food or beverage manufacturing experience
• Behavioral safety experience
• Wastewater operator experience
• Ammonia operations experience

What We'll Do for You

• Provide opportunities to deepen technical knowledge through exposure to global sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge manufacturing practices.
• Enable cross-disciplinary engagement with safety, environmental, and operational excellence networks to build best-in-class solutions.
• Offer an environment where innovation in safety and systems management tran