Health & Safety Officer

We are looking for a motivated **Full-time** **Safety & Compliance Officer**to work out of our **Winnipeg, MB** branch that strives for high customer service, teamwork, and efficiency.

The Safety & Compliance Officer will be responsible for the overall successful administration of the Safety, GDP and Transportation Programs. The Safety & Compliance Manager will work with the Branch Manager of Winnipeg, Regina, and Saskatoon and the warehouse management teams to facilitate a safe & compliant Operations team.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Assist management, teammates and safety committee to develop and implement proactive strategies to ensure the safe operation of the entire facility
- Ensure all teammates are aware of and adhere to all safety standards, rules, regulations, and policies
- Ensure safety committee meetings are being held on a monthly basis and the minutes are posted within a week of the meeting
- Conduct health & safety inspections
- Ensure investigation into accidents, injuries, near misses and occupational illnesses are conducted
- Document any irregularities as they pertain to safety
- Ensure WCB claims are handled properly, according to established timelines and done so in a professional manner between teammates, WCB, and our third-party claim management organization
- Perform or assist with the quarterly internal and annual COR safety audits as required
- Ensure ongoing training and development of all teammates in food safety policies and procedures
- Ensure adherence to all food safety standards outlined in GDP policy and procedures
- Attend regular meetings and maintain consistent communication with management on the progress of the facilities food safety program
- Conduct GDP inspections monthly and document deviations
- Monitor HACCP and recall plans, update annually and make changes accordingly
- Ensure food safety irregularities are conducted
- Tracking of driver abstracts, driver audits, driver medicals and driver licensing to ensure each is current and valid
- Maintenance of driver/truck files/required documentation for company & provincial/federal transportation compliance
- Support & training of proper log use and provincial/federal hours of service rules and regulations

**Shift Offered**:

- **Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM**

**Requirements**:

- Safety shoes (Must be steel-toed boots)
- Extensive background in one or all the following: Safety, GDP, and Transportation
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Certified will be considered a strong asset
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English
- Take ownership of and successfully resolve problems as required
- Able to travel between branches (Saskatoon, Regina, & Winnipeg)

**What we offer**:

- A commitment to your success We ensure that our teammates receive proper training so they can confidently provide excellent customer service to our customers every time they visit
- Career growth opportunities with a strong “promote from within” philosophy providing advancement opportunities for all levels
- Bi-weekly pay - Direct Deposit
- Safety vest provided on the first day
- Optional RRSP & DPSP benefits plan
- Exciting incentive and rewards programs

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $53,000.00-$58,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R2X 3A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Occupational Health & Safety (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person