Health and Safety Specialist

About us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products, Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Health and Safety Specialist will work within a team that is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment. This includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant staff to facilitate compliance with Plant and Sofina H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards to support plant’s health and safety program and initiatives. This position will include, but not limited to, assisting in the development of safe work procedures, training, claims management, and assessing and recommended controls for risk reduction for plant & warehouse operations.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Partner with the Plant Health & Safety Manager and Operations Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies;
- Develop, facilitate and monitor the Plant Health & Safety Program(s) to eliminate the risks causing workplace incidents and injuries;
- Monitor and assist in the delivery or coordination of health & safety training requirements for the facility;
- Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as
- necessary;
- Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s health & safety management system;
- Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives;
- Provide ongoing support/guidance/participation as a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee;
- Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.

**Requirements**:

- Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, in the process of obtaining certification or an equivalent combination of experience and training;
- CRSP designation and in good standing considered an asset;
- 3 - 5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry preferred;
- Knowledge of applicable Provincial/Federal safety legislation and regulation, Occupational Health and Safety standards is required;
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across many functions;
- Demonstrated passion for health and safety practices and a desire to be hands on and “on the floor”;
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and time management skills;
- Previous experience working with regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Labour or Ministry of Environment would be considered an asset;
- Access to a vehicle is necessary as travel between plants in the Greater Toronto Area is required.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.