Reporting to the Vice President, Health and Safety, the H&S Specialist is accountable for the implementation, monitoring and support of the development of Sofina Foods Canada’s H&S management and associated governance. This also includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant operations 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.
Key Accountabilities
• Deliver and facilitate Health & Safety sessions and programs at plant sites. • Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including task breakdowns and risk assessments. • Facilitate cross functional learning teams to ensure H&S processes meet the needs of the end users, align with our blueprint, and comply with regulatory requirements. • Partner with Plant Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies; • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and human resources, to ensure alignment and effective project execution • Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with plant management. • Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary • Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency. • Influence and challenge plant management as required to help improve H&S performance and results.
Requirements • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. • Degree, Diploma or Certification in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety program. • Demonstrated prior experience in delivering H&S programs • PMP certification an asset • Strong communication skills • This role requires travel for approximately 50% of the time, covering both local areas [Edmonton and Calgary – AB] and western provinces [Abbotsford, Port Coquitlam – BC and Wynyard – SK].
