Job Description

Interested in joining a private family-owned, Canadian business? Maple Lodge Farms is Canada’s largest poultry processor. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth – we’re looking for committed and star players to join our team!
What you will get to do: In your position you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, policies, systems and reports for Mississauga, Madill, Hatcheries and Catching Services.

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  Responsible for the reduction of Health & Safety risks and hazards
• Coordinate and execute Pre-Start Engineering Reviews for new equipment purchases.
• Supports Contractor management initiatives including completion of risk predictions and mitigation plans.
• Provide a highly visible presence in all departments and leadership to site teams.
• Investigates injuries, incidents, near misses and supports efforts to identify root cause.
• Provides safety training to employees.
• Supports implementation of safety excellence program initiatives.
• Develops work procedures, and one-point lessons to communicate expectations with employees.
• Support Ergonomic initiatives.
• Supports WSIB claims management initiatives in consultation with the Senior Manager of Claims & Return to Work.
• Provides Health & Safety guidance to Managers Supervisors.
• Promote and comply with all Maple Lodge Farms Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Management policies, standards, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Education and Certification:

• Minimum 5 years’ Health and Safety experience in a similar unionized environment or combination of relevant experience
• University Degree or College Diploma in Health & Safety other relevant combination of experience; • Safety designation or ability to demonstrate efforts towards achieving a designation: CRSP, CHSC, CSP or equivalent.
• Excellent working knowledge of OH&SA and WSIB; and application of legislative and industry safety standards
• Ability to plan and execute daily assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong collaboration skills & team player
• General to advanced Computer Skills (e.g., MS Office)
• Ability to learn custom software applications (e.g., ISN, SiteHawk)

*Office based 50%, plant based 50 %. Working in animal harvesting and processing facilities* *Must be willing to drive between locations in Ontario* *Class “G” driver’s license in good standing*
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In the 1830s, the May family began raising chickens on a farm outside what is now Brampton, Ontario. They became a pillar of the community, and their proud tradition of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and humble family values inspire and guide us to this day.