Health and Safety Specialist

7 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Flanagan Foodservice Full time

We are the premier foodservice distributor in Ontario. Flanagan's provides customized foodservice delivery to a varied portfolio of clients; from restaurants to schools, hospitals and retirement homes, we provide the best quality ingredients to ensure Canadians have an amazing food experience wherever they dine tonight

Flanagan Foodservice is Canada’s largest independent foodservice distributor. Proudly Canadian and family owned, we have been serving Ontario for 46 years. We meet our customers' unique needs by delivering value, flexibility and an exceptional customer experience. This mission is made possible by attracting the best talent in the industry and by treating our employees like family. We have been named a winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 years in a row.

We are now hiring a Health and Safety Specialist at our Kitchener location

**Position Summary**:

- The Health & Safety Specialist has a demonstrated commitment and focus on creating a Safety First culture. To be successful, you will have a solid background in health & safety, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work within a team environment as well as independently. You are comfortable solving problems while delivering Service Excellence to our internal and external partners.

**Schedule Details**:

- Monday - Friday, Days

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in developing health & safety improvement initiatives within all Flanagan branches.
- Monitor health & safety systems and advise management on system performance; publish statistics regarding performance against set goals.
- Perform gap analysis between applicable standards.
- Perform internal health & safety audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedures.
- Conduct risk analysis, verification, validation activities, and formal design.
- Act as liaison with health & safety auditors and assume responsibility for ensuring corrective actions.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with industrial sector OHSA standards and local legislation.
- Maintain health & safety control documentation.
- Identify relevant health & safety training needs and opportunities.
- Develop and deliver health & safety related training content.
- Keep track of health & safety training requirements for all personnel during the onboarding process and annual requirements.
- Co-Chair the JHSC Committee, managing agenda, minutes, and take the lead for corrective action items in conjunction with the appropriate department leader for all Flanagan divisions.
- Managing/delegate monthly JHSC/Safety inspections.
- Ensure maintain of first aid stations and first aid certifications.
- Conduct Accident Investigations.
- Provide support to Early and Return to Work program.
- Other assigned duties.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 1-3 years of direct work experience within a health & safety department.
- Experience with health & safety systems, OHSA regulations, guidelines, and associated standards.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors and internal departments.
- Effective presentation skills; experience developing training content and delivering material to groups ranging from 1-200 employees.
- Training and knowledge of root cause and corrective actions.
- Highly motivated and self-directed.
- Capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle for work related travel.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive compensation package
- Pension and RRSP plans
- Profit Sharing Program
- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits
- Paid Personal Days and Your Birthday
- Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
- Family oriented culture

Be Part of the Difference

All employees of Flanagan Foodservice must demonstrate adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices as well as all Company’s policies and procedures.

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