H&s Specialist

**NOW HIRING A HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST**

**If you think our products are great, you should “meat” our people**

**THE PERKS**
- Competitive salary, pension and benefits program
- Amazing co-workers
- Exclusive Employee Rewards Programs
- Employee Share Ownership Program
- Employee Appreciation Events

**THE BUSINESS**

At Piller’s, we’re in the business of crafting high quality, specialty foods for families to enjoy. Our award-winning deli and meat products are found in grocery and restaurant chains across North America. We’re passionate about our products and equally as passionate about the success and safety of our people.

If you are looking for a long-term career in manufacturing with job security, teamwork, and fantastic co-workers, consider us as your next place to call home.

**THE PEOPLE**

We are a community made up of introverts, extroverts, family people, single people, passionate people, creative people, sports fanatics, movie buffs, video gamers, music makers, gym goers, pet lovers and every other variety. When you work with friends, it doesn’t feel like work

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
- _Policy Development_: Design, implement, and update health and safety policies and procedures in line with legislative requirements and organizational needs.
- _Risk Assessment_: Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- _Physical Demands Analysis_: Develop new PDAs or modify existing PDAs as tasks or processes are introduced and/or revised.
- _Incident Investigation_: Investigate workplace accidents and incidents, prepare detailed reports, and propose corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- _Training and Education_: Create training materials, organize training sessions, distribute monthly safety talks, participate in new hire orientation and onboarding, monitor training progress. Provide advice and guidance on Health & Safety matters to all employees and management to ensure compliance with all applicable safety legislation and regulations
- _Claims Management_: working with the HR Manager and HR Generalist, coordinate the safe & early return to work program, employee accommodations and the completion of Form 7’s to WSIB.
- _Emergency Preparedness_: Coordinate each facility’s Crisis Management Program, create and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, fire drills and first aid protocols.
- _Safety Engagement_: Promote the Safety Star program, Coordinate and participate in the JHSC at each location including monthly meetings and inspections, organize onsite boot truck visits, hearing conservation initiatives, Safety Week activities, etc.
- _Safety Equipment_: Specify, audit and maintain all necessary safety equipment and personal protective equipment and make recommendations as needed.
- _Documentation_: Maintain and update Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Lockout Tagout Sheets and SDS Binders, produce reports and statistical information on a monthly basis and as required, document training and incident information in UKG

**THE REQUIREMENTS**
- Proven ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with diverse teams
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience within Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment, food processing preferred.
- Strong technical skills including experience with MS Office and data analysis
- Exceptional interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Willingness to travel between Waterloo, Brantford and Arthur locations as necessary

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Piller's Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Piller's Fine foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please advise us if you require accommodation.