Health and Safety Specialist

2 days ago

Markham, Canada Sofina Foods Inc Full time

**About us**:
Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products in Canada and Europe. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and Youngs, Greenland and Karro’s in UK. We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.
**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Vice President, Health and Safety is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment. This includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant staff to facilitate compliance with Plant and Sofina H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards to support plant’s health and safety program and initiatives.
**Key Accountabilities**:

- Partner with Plant Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies;
- Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of the Plant Health & Safety Program to eliminate the risks causing workplace incidents and injuries.
- Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with plant management.
- Accountable for identifying, developing, & delivering health & safety training requirements for the workforce.
- Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary.
- Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s safety and health program. Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives.
- Support the claims/case management requirements of facilities, as required and at the direction of Sofina’s H&S Manager responsible for claims management. Coordinate and facilitate any WCB/WSIB proactive/program initiatives, as directed.
- Provide ongoing support/guidance/participation to the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
- Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.
- Influence and challenge plant management as required to help improve H&S performance and results.

**Requirements**:

- Degree, Diploma or Certification from a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program, in the process of obtaining certification or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of applicable Provincial/State safety legislation and regulation, Occupational Health and Safety standards is required.
- Valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or Emergency Medical Technician Certification is required.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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