Advisor, Health, Safety and Training

Canfor-; Bucks Canyon (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor Southern Pine is seeking a Health, Safety & Training Advisor at our Bucks, AL facility. The role focuses on organizing and delivering safety, on-the-job, and operational training for all plant staff, with reporting to the Plant Manager and collaboration with the management team.

The advisor will lead safety initiatives, conduct orientation, and support trainers while ensuring compliance with corporate safety directives and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and development in health or safety roles.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safety and operational orientation for new hires, ensuring training compliance.
• Collaborate with employees and management to develop and maintain career development plans and training needs.
• Conduct mill safety reviews, investigations, and audits, monitoring compliance with corporate safety directives.
• Lead divisional safety practices, including chairing safety committee meetings and promoting participation in health and safety practices.
• Provide guidance, training, and support for trainers, while addressing inquiries about policies and procedures.
• Coordinate environmental responsibilities, including tests and samples, maintaining records, and supporting audits with Canfor’s environmental team.

Skills

Communication skills

OSHA regulations

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree in Business or industrial field

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Career Opportunities: Advisor, Health, Safety and Training (29874)

Requisition ID29874-Posted09/15/2026-United States-AL-Bucks-Human Resources & Safety

You are fueled by a strong personal drive, constantly aiming to surpass expectations. Your history demonstrates your prowess as a team player, leveraging your adept communication skills—both written and verbal. Safety and procedures are your forte, backed by extensive knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations. Your exceptional organizational skills and customer-centric approach not only enhance your effectiveness but also encourage those around you.

As the Health, Safety & Training (HST) Advisor, you will be responsible for organizing and arranging safety, on-the-job, operational, and values training for all plant employees. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will have an interactive role with the Management team while providing support for all employees on the site.

The life of theHealth, Safety & Training (HST) Advisorincludes:

• Facilitate safety and operational orientation for new hires, ensuring compliance with training requirements.
• Collaborate with employees and management to develop and maintain career development plans and training needs.
• Conduct mill safety reviews, investigations, and audits, monitoring compliance with corporate safety directives.
• Lead divisional safety practices, including chairing safety committee meetings and promoting participation in health and safety practices.
• Provide guidance, training, and support for trainers, while fostering excellent employee relations and addressing inquiries about policies and procedures.
• Coordinate environmental responsibilities, including conducting tests and samples, maintaining records, and supporting audits in collaboration with Canfor’s environmental team.

For this role, come equipped with:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in training & development in a health and/or safety role.
• Safety management experience would be an asset (e.g., Enablon)
• Experience in managing Safety Programs
• Working knowledge of web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office
• The ability to be a champion of safety at all times and a subject matter expert in OSHA regulations and safety best practices

In a perfect world, you also have a college degree in Business or an industrial-related field, along with additional safety coursework. Industrial manufacturing experience is also considered an asset.

At Canfor, diversity meansunderstanding, recognizing, and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. The specific type of employment screening conducted varies depending on the role and location. These screenings may involve behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks and drug testing.

Why Canfor?
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets and green energy. We embrace innovation in our industry and provide high-quality products to global markets. With our dedicated employees, we demonstrate leading environmental practices and are committed to the communities that host our operations.

In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine with over 15 manufacturing facilities and two corporate offices. We are a leading supplier of high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine. As we continue to grow and diversify our business, we have exciting work and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career that lasts.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees’ safety, well-being and growth because they are critical to the success of our company. We provide learning opportunities that support you in developing skills and competencies at each stage of your career at Canfor. We offer competitive compensation and industry leading benefits to best support our employees and their families.

Join us today and together, we can build a sustainable future.