HR Generalist

Our Surrey, BC Distribution Centre is currently seeking a Full time HR Generalist to join our Operations team. The essential function of this position is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of Food Safety, Health and Safety and HR by aiding, communicating and following up on policies, procedures and documentation. This position partners with management to implement and /or update safety related programs and procedures while promoting safety through education, training and fostering a safety culture throughout the organization.

**Hours**:Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

**Wages**: $25 - $30 hourly

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Manage all aspects of the employee experience; recruiting, on boarding, policy education and

administration, and exit process.
- Manage all components of the pre-employment and new hire process for the Sombra site.
- Organize and manage the recruitment process, attend career fairs, track all offers and rejections.
- Manage programs for temporary workforce and staffing needs.
- Responsible for development and maintenance of all employee files, HRIS data entry, and confidential

information.
- Process all HR related forms and documents.
- Respond to mandatory government filings and requests.
- Administer and track corrective actions and disciplinary procedure.
- Make recommendations to improve employee related policies and procedures.
- Maintain and enforce handbook and site-specific policies.
- Responsible for communication of any HR related information.
- Prepare and administer Workplace & Housing Inspection documentation to the team monthly, retrieve,

document, and setup JHSC meetings monthly to resolve on-going issues or maintenance of identified
hazards.
- Manage all policies and prepare for annual JHSC reviews and updates.
- Oversee all meetings and track all corrective action of identified hazards as to completion.
- Provide training and track by logging each session.
- Ensure that all staff members are conducting and documenting due diligence regarding administering

proper corrective action.
- Work with translator to ensure all updated and revised copies are translated for our offshore workers

comprehension and training sessions.
- WSIB - monitoring paperwork, reporting workplace injuries, setup of ESRTW programs, compiling data of

costs per claim and performance.
- WHMIS - tracking and hosting yearly training, ensuring all SDS & Product labels are updated as needed.
- Training - ensuring all training is in place and up to date, forklift, Lock Out, Fall Arrest, Pesticide, etc.
- Provide advice and assistance with development and implementation of policies, procedures and

documentation.
- Serves as the site Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Practitioner.
- Maintain FS documents, database, records, binders & filing.
- Corrective Action & Preventative Measures - assist with logging and tracking of non-compliances and FS

incidences, do investigations, coordinate follow-up and bring outstanding issues to closure.
- Provide FS Training - assist in development of training programs, conduct training classes, maintain

training records.
- GMP- assist in development of rules, conduct audits, and maintain records.
- Audits - third party, government customer - assist with audit preparation, organization and follow-up.
- Conduct routine audits of internal food safety program, product specifications and organic program.
- Records - conduct routine checks to verify proper record keeping by Operations Staff.
- Reports to Management - obtain, input, tabulate FS data and forward to management as protocol.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education/Background Requirements**:

- University degree, preferably in Business, Human Resources or agricultural or biological sciences.
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in food safety or Human Resources.

**Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**
- Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally,

present information and direction and field questions from manager, employees and external contacts.
- Must be a high-performance team player and willing to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding and fast

paced environment.
- Willing to work hands on the production floor to conduct audits, checks, and train personnel.
- Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.
- HACCP, JHSC Part 1 & 2, Food certification programs, etc.
- Take ownership of the job and have excellent time management skills.
- Strong knowledge of local, provincial, federal laws and requirements to maintain compliance to all

relevant statues and guiding principles (OSHA, WHMIS, MOL, CFIA, etc).

**Working Conditions**
- Combination of office, greenhouse, and refrigerated warehouse environment.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis.
- Visual and audio sensory are needed regularly.
- Must have manual dexterity to perfor