Health and Safety Coordinator

Glad to meet you. We are Taste of Nature Foods Inc. (TONFI), working hard to bring healthy snacks to the masses. Proudly Canadian, our company has blossomed over the last 30 years developing healthy snacks for our primary brand, Taste of Nature, sold in over thirty countries around the globe, as well as our significant private label and contract manufacturing businesses. We are rapidly growing across all segments and were recently recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies 2024 and certified as a Great Place to Work – this is an exciting time for our company

We're looking to enhance our team by welcoming a new Health and Safety Coordinator to the Manufacturing Operations team, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Operations. The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of occupational health and safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and company policies. This role promotes a strong safety culture within the food manufacturing environment and works closely with employees, supervisors, and management to reduce risks, prevent incidents, and maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

The role:

Health and Safety Program Administration

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program in compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain and update health and safety policies, procedures, and training records.
• Conduct regular inspections of the plant floor, equipment, and processes to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

Training and Awareness

• Deliver safety orientation sessions for new hires and provide ongoing training for employees on workplace safety, emergency procedures, WHMIS, and food safety-related safety protocols.
• Support and track mandatory safety certifications for employees (e.g., First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, forklift safety).

Incident Management and Reporting

• Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents, accidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare reports, maintain incident logs, and track corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and support meeting coordination and follow-ups.

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor legislative updates and ensure company practices align with provincial and federal requirements (e.g., OHSA, WSIB, MOL guidelines).
• Assist with Ministry of Labour inspections, audits, and other regulatory visits.
• Support environmental health and safety compliance related to food manufacturing standards (e.g., sanitation, PPE use, confined space procedures).

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, awareness campaigns, and recognition programs.
• Analyze safety trends and recommend improvements in processes, equipment, or work practices.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to integrate safety into daily operations.

The Perfect Fit:

Medium-sized companies thrill you because you know your work makes a massive impact. You are an initiative-taker with independence and plenty of energy. You have an innovative and enterprising spirit. You love being part of a team and seeing it achieve greater heights because of your input and guidance. You thrive on reaching goals, through execution, organization, and time management. You are enthusiastic about the food we eat, and you desperately want to play a role in the next wave of products that will make our snacking better.

You offer:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Certification or working towards certification (e.g., Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WSIB requirements, and applicable food manufacturing regulations.
• Experience working as a Health and Safety Coordinator in food manufacturing, production, or industrial environment for 2 years is a requirement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and incident management software.

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ability to train and influence employees at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Primarily plant-floor based role in a food manufacturing environment.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support audits, training, or incident investigations.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Markham, ON

Our Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility:

Accommodation & Accessibility

Taste of Nature Foods Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who identify as women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Do you have post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline?
• Do you currently hold, or are you working towards, a safety certification such as CRST, CRSP, or an equivalent?
• Do you have knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?
• Are you familiar with WSIB requirements and food manufacturing safety regulations?
• Do you have at least 2 years of experience working as a Health and Safety Coordinator in a food manufacturing, production, or industrial environment?
• Do you have experience using incident management software?

Work Location: In person