Health and Safety Specialist

3 weeks ago


Breslau, Ontario, Canada Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd. Full time
Job Summary

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for providing support in all areas of health, safety, and wellness to drive continuous improvement across all departments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Health and Safety Support
    • Provide legislative reviews and advice to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
    • Conduct ergonomic assessments to identify potential hazards and implement controls.
    • Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
    • Conduct hazard assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
    • Develop and implement job hazard analysis to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
    • Develop physical demands descriptions to ensure accurate job descriptions.
    • Develop visual job instructions to ensure clear communication of job expectations.
    • Manage discomfort reporting and follow up to ensure prompt resolution of issues.
    • Implement the Shout Out Safety Program to promote a culture of safety.
    • Coach leadership on health and safety processes and programs as needed.
    • Lead health and safety projects as requested by the Health, Safety, and Wellness Manager.
  • Project Management
    • Act as the health and safety subject matter expert on department-initiated projects.
    • Act as the health and safety lead on projects that involve health and safety.
    • Lead projects to progress the health and safety team objectives as delegated by the Health, Safety, and Wellness Manager.
    • Research and develop justifications for projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Complete and submit capital expenditures to the Health, Safety, and Wellness Manager.
    • Utilize change management tools and available project management tools to work with stakeholders to detail specific project deliverables.
    • Analyze project performance and data to produce progress reports against requirements.
    • Ensure that all budgetary objectives are met, adjusting as needed.
    • Maintain documentation 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 to ensure new equipment meets OSHA 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.
  • Site Expansion
    • Attend all meetings and workshops as the frontline health and safety representative.
    • Provide ergonomic, process design, security, and material flow advice.
    • Ensure all legislative requirements are addressed in the planning phase and implemented in the final phase.
    • Participate in factory acceptance testing of new equipment.
    • Lead hazard and risk assessments, complete physical job descriptions, and assist the training team with visual job instructions.
  • Wellness Program
    • Lead the wellness program.
    • Review occupational and non-occupational statistics to develop initiatives to reduce the risk of health, safety, and illness incidents.
    • Work alongside the employee engagement and development department to develop and implement wellness initiatives at least quarterly.
    • Complete post-event reviews to determine the effectiveness of the initiative and the level of team engagement.
  • Site Security
    • Contact for the site security program, including keys, perimeter access, protester program, visitor and contractor access, and other duties that may arise.
    • Contact for all site security issues, including guardhouse, GA locks, maintenance, facilities, engineering, and any other additional stakeholders.
    • Schedule repairs, installations, and new initiatives.
    • Maintain program policies, records, and reporting and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Early and Safe Return to Work Case Management Program
    • Review accident investigation reports and follow up with supervisors and team members.
    • Verify the accident investigation corrective actions have been completed.
    • Communicate with our third-party disability management firm on all aspects of case management and provide required documentation.
    • Monitor and meet with modified workers to ensure a safe and timely return to pre-injury duties.
    • Update the Health, Safety, and Wellness Manager on WSIB claims.
    • Schedule and attend WSIB return-to-work meetings.
    • Analyze WSIB injury statistics, determine trends, and provide recommendations to mitigate future injuries.
  • Enhance and Promote a Strong Team and Health, Safety, and Wellness Culture
    • Enforce all established health and safety regulations and safe work practices in accordance with company policy.
    • Maintain a visual presence in the plant to assist and identify workplace hazards.
    • Ensure strong communication and alignment with managers and team members on workload and status of projects and initiatives.
  • Personal Development
    • Remain current with OHS and technical knowledge.
    • Attend company-required training.
    • Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions.


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