Health and Safety Specialist

1 week ago

Burlington, 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 Senior Manager, Health & Safety, the Health and Safety Specialist will work within a team that 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 the Senior Manager and Operations Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies;
- Develop, facilitate and monitor the Plant Health & Safety Program(s) to eliminate the risks causing workplace incidents and injuries;
- Monitor and assist in the delivery of health & safety training requirements for the facility;
- 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 health & safety management system. Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives;
- Support the requirements of the plant Claims Coordinator as required;
- Provide ongoing support and participation as a member of 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;
- Support plant initiatives related to Security and Environment;
- Develop required SOPs;
- Act as point of contact for all external visitors (MOL, MOE, etc)

**Requirements**:

- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Kineology. Experience with ergonomics is an asset;
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role;
- Knowledge of applicable Provincial/Federal safety legislation and regulation, Occupational Health and Safety standards is required;
- Valid First Aid Certificate;
- Strong leadership and communication skills;
- Working knowledge of WSIB and related principles.

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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