Health and safety Coordinator

Job Description/Essential Functions:

• Set a good example, demonstrate a positive safety attitude and abide by the company Safety Program, OHS Code and Collective Agreement.
• Identify potential or existing risks and put in place new strategies aimed at eliminating or diminishing risks and accidents.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and OHS standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve company safety program and standards.
• Ensure education and compliance with company safety program and standards.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, such as: lockout, machine safety, fall protection and WHMIS.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure contractors are aware of and abide by company policy and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct internal health and safety training.
• Complete accident and near miss investigations and recommend corrective measures, and ensure corrective measures are closed.
• Support all teams in meeting the health and safety requirements.
• Participate and preparation in C.O.R audit activities.
• Lead teams where applicable and act as a resource or support within the facility.
• Assess changes to the workplace and identify hazards or concerns. Provide feedback to operations and ensure impacted safe work procedures are updated.

• Support and promote the activity of the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
• Participate in the company emergency response plans, procedures, programs and measurements.
• Provide clarification on regulatory and company procedures and policy requirements.
• Monitors and reports safety performance through trending safety indicators for area of responsibility or as directed.
• Participate in enforcement of non-compliance of through progressive disciplinary process.

Qualification/Requirements

• A degree, certificate or designation in occupational health and safety is an asset.
• Understanding of provincial OHS code and applicable legislation.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and its application in the food industry.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision and as a team member.
• Able to influence and engage effectively with all levels of production and distribution.
• Creative and solution-based problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented, focused on business needs.
• Highly organized with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
• Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Must be available for all shifts and on weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
• Experience with Microsoft platform.
• Proficiency in English – spoken, writing, reading and comprehension is essential.
• Overtime may be required on occasion, based on activity levels.