Occupational Health and Safety and Environment Advisor

2 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Lactalis Canada Full time

Job Title: Occupational Health and Safety and Environment Advisor

Location: Winnipeg, MB



About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households


With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter.



About the opportunity:

The Occupational Health & Safety, environment (OH&S / environment) advisor is responsible for developing, executing and monitoring the Environment, Health and Safety programs for plants within Manitoba in line with Lactalis internal standards and local regulatory requirements. The advisor works with the site leadership team to develop an EHS culture on site and improve the overall EHS performance.



The attributes we are looking for:

  • Support the development, implementation, communication, and management of EHS standards, programs, and policies in order to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and conformance to internal Lactalis standards through various associations, websites, and preparing training and information materials.
  • Supports the site management team with monthly (or more frequent as defined by the site) EHS performance review and action plan follow-ups to ensure effective site EHS risk management and EHS program implementation.
  • In collaboration with the site team, complete annual review of Health, Safety and environment program and advises on EHS site-specific plans by gathering and presenting information such as data on accident history, and audit results/findings, and maintaining information in the EHS database.
  • Facilitate incident investigations and root cause analysis to understand incidents, ensure learnings are identified and appropriate action plans are developed. Act as a coach for supervisors and managers on the incident management process.
  • Facilitate site and task specific EHS risk assessments and act as a subject matter expert.
  • Field presence to support execution of the different EHS programs, conduct site walk arounds with supervisors and managers and act as a coach on the behavior observation program and educate the leadership on the various EHS standards.
  • Develop EHS reports and present to site management team with recommendations.
  • Develop EHS communications to facilitate sharing of site EHS performance and raising awareness on various EHS topics.
  • Assist local Human Resources department or site staff to identify EHS training materials and best practice in EHS training tracking by gathering materials used at sites and maintaining in the EHS database.
  • Supports the delivery of health, safety, and environment training.
  • Act as the facility’s primary contact for all environmental and OHS regulatory officials (Federal, Provincial, Municipal).
  • Participate with corporate EHS team in conducting audits at both corporate and facility level by gathering information, taking notes, preparing draft report, and following up on action plans preparation after the audit report is submitted. Prepare the audit material by summarizing last audit findings for availability to auditors to reference when required.
  • Identify and ensure prompt and appropriate action is taken to resolve site specific environmental issues.



What you will bring:

  • Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in an industrial setting.
  • Possesses a Made Safe COR Auditor Certificate.
  • Good knowledge of the major risks such as machine safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, powered industrial trucks, work at Height, chemical management, and ergonomics.
  • Training in incident investigation is an asset.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills – ability to work with contacts at multiple sites to achieve project goals.
  • Ability to gather, analyze and interpret information and make recommendations for policy or procedure improvements.
  • Knowledge of legislation, regulations, related to Health & Safety and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and on environmental issues.
  • Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office products and the Internet.

This job description is intended to summarize the overall level of responsibility of the job and is not an exhaustive list of all the duties performed.



What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:


  • A Competitive Base Salary
  • A Performance-Based Bonus System
  • 4 Weeks of Vacation
  • Benefits starting day 1
  • A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
  • Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
  • A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility



Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.


At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.



Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.


Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.



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