Environmental Health Safety Specialist

1 week ago

Kitchener Ontario, Waterloo region, Canada CPG Executive Search Inc. Full time

Health Safety & Wellness Specialist


Kitchener, ON

Food / Meat Processing


The Company:


Our client is a leading Canadian Food Processor. Vertically integrated, they process and supply high quality protein products for Canadian, US, and International Markets.


The Opportunity:


Seeking a Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist, responsible for providing support in all areas of HSW for driving continuous improvement in all departments. Reporting to a HSW Manager, this position is responsible for leading a site expansion, wellness program, project management and WSIB programs.


Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Act as HSW subject matter expert on department-initiated projects
  • Lead projects meant to progress the HSW team objectives as delegated by the HSW Manager
  • Research and develop justifications for projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Complete and submit Capital Expenditures to the HSW Manager
  • Utilize Change Management tools and available Project Management tools in working with all stakeholders to detail specific project deliverables
  • Analyze project performance/data and produce progress reports against requirements
  • Ensure that all budgetary objectives are met, adjusting as needed
  • Ensuring documentation is maintained throughout the length of the project
  • Communicate plans, actions, risks, and issues with key stakeholders
  • Complete post project audits to verify the degree of success and sustainability of the completed project and report on results
  • Perform onsite Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to ensure new equipment meets OHSA legislation and best practices prior to being introduced into production
  • Confirm all Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews are scheduled and all non-compliances and recommendations are implemented prior to the equipment being introduced into production
  • Lead third party inspections and audits.Determine, implement and verify the corrective actions have been completed and are sustainable.
  • Legislative Reviews/Advice, Ergonomic Assessments, Risk Assessments, Hazard Assessments
  • Job Hazard Analysis, Physical Demands Descriptions, Visual Job Instructions
  • Discomfort Reporting and follow up, Shout Out Safety Program
  • Coach leadership on health and safety processes and programs as needed
  • Lead H&S projects as requested by Health, Safety & Wellness Manager


Key Qualifications & Competencies:


  • A degree/diploma in a related field and a Post-Secondary Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
  • 3-5 years working full time as a Health and Safety Specialist in the food or manufacturing industry
  • Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, CSA, Human Rights and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
  • 2-3 years’ experience with WSIB case management, incident investigation, workplace inspection, ergonomics and risk assessments
  • Knowledge of workplace wellness and security programs and initiatives
  • Complete proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other common applications
  • Must be decisive, a team player and be able to work well under pressure
  • Ability to deal with tight deadlines effectively and efficiently, and day-to-day health and safety issues and concerns as they arise
  • Strong organizational skills and project management skills
  • Strong persuasive written and verbal communication skills

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