Health & Safety Specialist

**Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life**:

- Develops and constructs Safe Work Procedures (SWP) identifying the basic job steps and tasks and their associated hazards and risks and develops safe operating procedures and hazard controls towards sustaining our OHS maturity and growth.
- Responsible for enforcing the businesses Golden Rules and other site programs through cross functional team meetings.
- Maintain OHS metrics and documentation with the ability to present this information to applicable parties
- Design and deliver training programs for workers, management, and Safety Committee members to comply with legislative requirements and improve Health, Safety, Emergency and Security.
- Assist in the reduction of Health and Safety risks and hazards through onsite behavioral observations and targeted audits
- Support Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs) for installation of a new equipment, structure, protective element or process, or modifications to an existing apparatus, structure, protective element, or process; such reports are to detail the measures (steps, actions, or engineering controls) necessary to bring the construction, addition, installation or modification into compliance with the applicable regulations.
- Review and monitor on-site Contractor OHS programs and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Respond to and provide support in accident response, including first aid and support proper investigation and follow up is completed.
- Support emergency management activities including drills, tabletop exercises, evacuation support and respond to support the incident command structure in the event of an actual emergency.
- Maintains content and data analysis of supporting software for the site programs under the purview of the department, including and not limited to SAP, iWarehouse, iNet, Alchemy Sistems, and other PPE or vendor specific platforms.
- Maintain records and documentation for all programs under your purview.
- Ability to ensure integrity of data and confidentiality of employee information
- Ability to support and influence multiple levels of management within an organization

**What You’ll Bring**:

- 3-5 years of experience in progressively responsible H&S roles
- Previous experience working supporting a large client group in a fast-paced environment within specified time frames is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory training of all personnel working onsite
- Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software - MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point & Outlook
- Previous experience working with regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Labour or Ministry of the Environment would be an asset
- Knowledge in WSIB claims management would be considered an asset

**What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods**:

- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

**About Us**: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ location