Manager, Health and Safety

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**:
**Key Accountabilities**:

- Support compliance with company policies and standards and legislated requirements, including development of training plans and follow-up on execution.
- Provide leadership and a highly visible presence in all departments to ensure consistency across the facility.
- Constantly promote, monitor and evaluate safety programs and practices to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Provide reports and statistical information to management as required
- Analyze safety data, risks, conduct research and audits that assist in developing ‘best in class’ annual safety plans and programs.
- Develop and implement strategies that create ‘safety engagement’ amongst employees and management.
- Assist and closely work with the claim management team for WSIB claims and overseeing RTW programs.
- Provide guidance and participate in Safety Committees, Plant Audits and safety training.
- Act as plant point of contact for Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment, WSIB and other regulatory agencies.
- Function as the central point of contact to support incident reporting, investigation and follow-up.
- Responsible for building and cultivating relationships with operational and functional management teams to inspire, coach, influence and challenge behaviour and leadership with the intent of driving the plant to a culture of H&S Excellence and Caring for our employees.
- Participate in Company H&S initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, input and consistency.
- Collaborate with, share and provide support to other members of the H&S team as needed/directed.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure Sofina’s five performance dimensions for plant success are taken into account when addressing issues.
- Willing to work long hours during peak periods.

**Requirements**:

- University degree or college diploma in Health & Safety or relevant experience.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience with progressive responsibilities in H&S in similar unionized environment.
- Safety Designation: CRSP, CHSC or equivalent.
- Strong business acumen with ability to plan and execute.
- Superior organizational, written, presentation and verbal skills to be effective in facilitating meetings, building safety awareness through information campaigns, training and education.
- Environmental Management competencies are an asset.
- Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite.

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

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.