Health & Safety Manager

**OVERVIEW**

At CubicFarms we believe in the power of technology to feed a changing world. We actively seek talented people who want to make a difference in the ag-tech space by bringing creative ideas to life and leaving an imprint in a healthier, more sustainable world. If you are enthusiastic about joining a dynamic and innovative company on the leading edge of the ag-tech revolution, we invite you to apply

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**ABOUT CUBICFARMS**

**THE ROLE: HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER**

We are seeking you, an experienced Health and Safety Manager, to lead, support, and coordinate a portfolio of safety programs to improve worker safety at CubicFarms. This role includes advising on safety technical issues and engaging the business on program development, implementation, sustainment and assurance, and communicates requirements, responsibilities, processes, procedures, and supporting documentation.

The Health and Safety Manager will also provide CubicFarms departments with execution level plans, processes, and procedures to meet the requirements of local safety regulations and CubicFarms’ Safety Framework.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Associate’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety is a major requirement.
- Level 2 or Level 3 First Aid Certificate.
- A professional certification in health and safety management will be an added advantage.
- Progressive experience in a previous similar role required.
- Experience working in food processing, manufacturing, or construction an asset.
- Driver's license and able to drive to locations in Langley and Pitt Meadows.
- Able to work legally in Canada.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS**:

- A growth mindset.
- Ability to take note of fine details and not to leave any stone unturned.
- Working effectively with others.
- A background experience in fast-moving industries.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and laws.
- Ability to work strictly according to instructions.
- Ability to keep official secrets.
- Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- An ability to identify health hazards and nip them in the bud.
- Leadership skills and the ability to work simultaneously as a member of a team.
- The self-awareness to control demeanor and act confidently in challenging and emergency circumstances.

**WE WILL OFFER YOU**:

- A supportive and fun work culture where we challenge ourselves and each other to achieve excellence.
- Satisfaction and pride knowing each day you are working hard to help fight climate change and world food insecurity.
- Professional growth and development.
- Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability.
- A diverse and inclusive community.
- Extended medical benefits.
- A generous voluntary share purchase plan with 100% employer matching up to $6,000 per year.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO**:

- Develop and write program requirements and other safety documents for workplace hazards and provide strategic, proactive options for mitigating the risk related to those hazards.
- Leads safety program development, implementation, sustainment, and assurance using a predefined and consistent process to ensure business group engagement, clear sustainment expectations and on-going alignment to safety governance, roles, and responsibilities.
- Chair the Safety Committee and maintain safety meeting minutes.
- Engage with multiple stakeholders to develop and sustain practical, workable solutions to meet asset management, operational and other business needs and to support CubicFarms in meeting its obligations as an Owner and Employer under the Workers Compensation Act and regulations.
- Supporting the senior leadership team and their delegates to carry out their safety program responsibilities.
- Tracking and coordinating reports on performance metrics, including interpreting results and recommending actions.
- Monitoring and responding to regulatory changes, communicating the impacts and supporting business groups to respond.

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