Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Environmental, Health & Safety, you will be responsible for overseeing daily Health & Safety operations for the two (2) Saskatchewan facilities.

• Driving prevention strategies for incident reduction through policy and continuous improvement.
• Developing a culture that proactively anticipates hazards and corrects unsafe conditions/actions,
• fosters employee engagement through positive reinforcement, behavioural based observations, safety talks, and situational awareness coaching and training.
• Providing appropriate and required training and guidance in obtaining safe operations in protecting workers, contractors, visitors, and the general public (i.e. safety equipment usage, ergonomics, LOTO, Behavioural Based Safety Training, etc..
• Ensuring Company compliance by remaining current and interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Focusses 30% of time in the field to assist operations in driving safety continuous improvements and compliance, makes recommendations for improvements and providing risk assessments to managers and leaders of business operations.
• Responds to regulatory concerns and emergencies as required, leading investigations in conjunction with the Supervisory team, and ensuring proper recordkeeping for those events of high severity potential or resulting in injury.
• Administering the site Health & Safety Management System including training, manuals, programs, compliance calendars, industrial hygiene surveys, etc.
• Maintains the Health & Safety certifications necessary to be abreast of trends, legislation, and best practices.
• Performing audits and reporting, ensuring corrective action and operational compliance.
• Performs accident investigation and incident analysis and ensures corrective actions are completed.
• Partnering with Human Resources regarding occupational disability management.
• Contractor vetting and safety management as per contractual agreements.
• Focuses on set daily, weekly and annual prevention goal targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive Occupational Health and Safety experience in a leadership role \xe2\x80\x93 a significant portion of this experience should be in a unionized manufacturing environment, with food manufacturing being ideal.
• University or College education and Health & Safety certification or working towards, CRSP or equivalent.
• Active First Aid certificate will be required during employment.
• Strong understanding of Work Safe regulations.
• Solid and clear communicator \xe2\x80\x93 Verbally and written.
• Strong time management, planning, organizing and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Maintain a high-energy level in a rapid-pace work environment.
• Work collaboratively at all levels of the organization and within teams.
• Use excellent judgement and superior problem-solving skills within the scope of duties.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software.
• May work different hours to support projects, operational needs and to respond to urgent matters.
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and the ability to travel to locations of responsibility.

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