Director, Occupational, Health, Safety, and Loss

**Job Title**: Director, Occupational, Health, Safety & Loss Prevention
**Location**: Etobicoke

**Company Overview**

We proudly stand as the #1 global dairy company with over 4,000 employees and over 30 operating sites across Canada, behind some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogourt, Balderson Cheese, Cheestrings and more As the 3rd largest branded CPG in Canada, our core purpose remains to enrich & nurture the lives of Canadians by delivering on our core values of Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity.

These values inspire and drive us to:

- Achieve sustainable & profitable growth
- Be recognized as an employer of choice
- Deliver exceptional consumer & customer experience
- Lead in innovation
- Increase agility & pace in our business partnerships & services

LactalisExperience is our global employer brand, which is defined by the Story, Passion and Expertise of all our people. It embodies our core values and is the driving force behind employee growth, continuous improvement and an agile environment. The #LactalisExperience encourages us to showcase our passion and pride in our products and share our expertise across the globe.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we aim to create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more

**About the opportunity**:
The Director, Occupational Health, Safety and Loss Prevention is accountable for the development, implementation, and direction of the organizations’ (OH&S and Loss Prevention) programs and processes in order to ensure effective risk management and loss control, and a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. The Director also monitors performance and costs associated with OH&S practices.

**The attributes we are looking for**:

- Develop OHS and Loss Prevention short
- and long-term strategic plans. Provide advice to senior management with respect to emerging trends, challenges and solutions in the areas of health, safety, regulatory affairs, case law technological developments, and best practices.
- Direct the development, implementation, communication, and management of OHS and Loss Prevention standards, programs, processes, and policies in order to ensure compliance with the Group, legislative requirements and litigation readiness.
- Support Site Directors to implement an OHS and Loss Prevention management system based on continuous improvement (as ISO 45001 for example) in compliance with the Group Standard (travel as required for effective support).
- Prepare business cases and reports regarding projects and initiatives and present recommendations and status updates to key stakeholders. Review activities and projects and ensure by adjusting priorities that company goals and strategies are met.
- Direct the development and monitoring of performance indicators to ensure all facilities meet or exceed all OHS and Loss Prevention policies, procedures, and programs, as well as annual safety audits and standardized scoring methods.
- Identify and anticipate OHS and Loss Prevention concerns, risks, and hazards in the organization’s operations and establish guidelines for protection from the hazards.
- Provide active leadership with the Industrial Manager to define and implement CAPEX related to Loss Prevention and Workplace Safety. Additionally, measures should be in accordance with The Company’s group Insurance requirements (working in collaboration with Group H&S and Loss Prevention department) as well as any provincial regulations and requirements.
- Provide leadership in the effective management workers’ compensation process including analysis and reconciliation of health and safety programs (OHSA, WSIB, WCB, CNESST, NEER).
- Develop and implement audit tools (such as ISO standard).Direct activities related to completion of audits performed by OH&S Managers at both corporate and facility level and partner with line management in all areas of the business to ensure standards are met, taking corrective action as required to close any gaps. Partner with line management and Human Resources to address all training needs. Investigate major accidents or problem areas and recommend future preventive measures.
- Manage the OH&S department to ensure resources are available to direct and carry out quality OH&S activities and investigate health and safety incidents. Conduct hiring, review performance and provide feedback, determine training and development needs, establish goals and priorities, and provide work direction. This includes ensuring that technical resources and expertise are readily available when required under routine and extraordinary