Food, Health

Plaza Premium Group is the global leader in airport lounges and hospitality With over 25 years of experience, we are redefining travel by creating seamless, world-class airport experiences in over 350 locations worldwide. From award-winning lounges to premium airport services, we take pride in delivering exceptional comfort, convenience, and care to travelers. As a dynamic and fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel. If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we’d love to have you on board Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Food, Health and Safety Coordinator to support our Plaza Premium Lounge operations across Western Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with provincial food safety and occupational health and safety regulations. Working closely with the Food Safety & Hygiene Manager and local airport lounge teams, you will help maintain high operational standards by conducting inspections, supporting audits, delivering staff training, and fostering a culture of safety and cleanliness. This is a multi-site role that requires strong organization, communication, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement in both food safety and workplace safety. FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES · Assist the Food Safety and Hygiene (FSH) Manager in verifying hygiene and sanitation processes across all lounges. · Develop, implement, and evaluate Food Safety and Quality Assurance policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with Canadian legislation and industry guidelines. · Manage prerequisite programs that support the Quality Management System (QMS). · Ensure accurate implementation and adherence to Quality policies and programs to guarantee food safety and compliance with company standards. · Support internal auditing and actively participate in employee development related to food safety. · Create, support, and facilitate training programs to enhance awareness and compliance with food safety requirements. · Effectively lead facility staff to build and reinforce a strong food safety culture. · Help maintain and update cleaning logs, and coordinate deep cleaning schedules for all lounges. HEALTH & SAFETY (H&S) RESPONSIBILITIES · Develop, implement, and evaluate Health & Safety policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with relevant Canadian legislation, regulations, and guidelines. · Plan, develop, and implement procedures to prevent operational safety hazards in the workplace. · Conduct biweekly workplace inspections to ensure H&S compliance, including maintenance of safety boards, up-to-date policies, and required postings. Submit inspection reports to HR. · Review and lead job site safety compliance, including hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safe work procedures; identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations. · Manage and promote effective health and safety programs in both union and non-union environments. · Serve as Chair of the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) for the region: o Lead regular JHSC meetings and set agendas. o Ensure meeting minutes are documented and submitted as required. o Coordinate follow-up on action items and hazard resolutions. o Act as the key point of contact between management and employees for health and safety concerns. o Ensure compliance with provincial JHSC regulations and training requirements. Requirements: · Diploma or certificate in Food Science, Environmental/Public Health, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline. · Food Safety Certification (e.g. FOODSAFE Level 1 & 2); HACCP and WHMIS 2015 certifications are assets. · Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification as per WorkSafeBC requirements. · 2–4 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or occupational health & safety, ideally in hospitality, food service, or aviation environments. · Solid knowledge of provincial food safety regulations, public health inspection standards, and WorkSafeBC and WCB occupational health and safety regulations. · Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations. · Strong ability to lead safety training, support compliance initiatives, and foster a culture of safety and sanitation. · Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills; capable of working independently across multiple sites. · Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with safety or audit management systems is an asset. · Responsible, independent, and self-motivated. · Flexibility to travel to other provinces as required. Why Join Us? At Plaza Premium Group, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, excellence, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences. This is your chance to grow your career in an environment that celebrates your contributions and empowers you to thrive. Ready to make your next career move? Apply today and help us shape the future of our workplace. Plaza Premium Group offers: Paid health benefits package Access to our Global lounges for you and your family Smart Traveler Loyalty Program Recognition We strive to be inclusive of the diversity of our employees, invest in their development, and foster a collaborative and respectful work environment where all employees feel like they belong and matter. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, First Nations peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. In accordance with AODA, applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance. Due to Canadian Immigration regulations, only applications from Canadian citizens or other individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.