Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

This position is for responsible for the ongoing development and enhancement of the plant’s Occupational Health and Safety Program. This involves implementing the approved health and safety initiatives to maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) legislation. Performing inspections of the facility and equipment, identifying potential hazards, and recommending preventative measures. Investigate accidents and work-related illnesses.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for management of day-to-day management of the health & safety issues within the plant and WSIB Claims.
- Coordinate and chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Implement and oversee safety programs.
- Identification of hazardous conditions and practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, risk assessments and development of recommendations.
- Ensuring the quality of accident investigations and the completion of documentation.
- Arrange and coordinate Return-to-Work and modified duties for employees.
- Maintain/update Job Safety Analysis and preparation of safe work practices.
- Provide support, advice, and guidance with respect to all health and safety activities.
- Produce reports and statistical information as required.
- Work closely with management to ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to as required by legislation.
- Partner with Maintenance to submit work orders to address H&S concerns in working areas and on equipment.
- Daily walks through the Production Plant, etc. for inspections of all work areas.
- Research, review, and partner with external vendors for OH&S initiatives
- Investigate and address employee health and safety concerns.
- Participate in Health and Safety orientation training of newly hired employees.
- Ensure Health and Safety inspections are completed and filed properly (hot work permits, fall arrest equipment inspections, etc.).
- Monthly inspection of Health and Safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, spill response kits, etc.)

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Building Code and Workplace Safety Insurance Act.
- Training in hazard recognition, assessment, and control.
- Knowledge and experience with implementation of Return to Work and modified work programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with management personnel in a collaborative environment.
- Self starting, proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment.
- Transparency in dealing with others, high level of integrity and work ethic.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in an accredited Occupational Health and Safety certification program or similar.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the administration of policies and legislative compliance in similar role.
- Experience in similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.