Job Description

Advocate Printing and Publishing is Atlantic Canada's leading commercial printer, providing high-quality print solutions to businesses of all sizes. With state-of-the-art facilities, the company specializes in offset, digital, and large-format printing. Committed to excellence and community engagement, Advocate supports initiatives in sustainability, mental health, and local well-being.

Advocate Printing & Publishing is searching for an experienced Safety and Quality Manager to join our team in

Pictou, Nova Scotia

. The role reports to the Director of Operational Improvement and is responsible for coordinating safety requirements and supporting the development of Advocate's safety policies, standards, and training programs. The position also leads our quality initiatives, strengthening process reliability, reducing variation, and supporting continuous improvement across operations. This role works closely with employees, managers, and senior leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Advocate's health and safety policies, procedures, and standards. Coordinate safety programs across all manufacturing and office locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct hazard assessments, safety audits, incident investigations and support injury management, and support corrective and preventive actions. Deliver safety training and support leaders in building strong safety practices and engagement. Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Lead quality initiatives that strengthen process reliability, reduce variation, and enhance product quality. Support production teams in developing quality checks, control points, and documentation within workflows. Facilitate root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues across departments. Monitor quality performance metrics and report trends to operational and senior leadership. Collaborate with production teams to embed safety and quality into day-to-day operations. Maintain required safety and quality documentation, training records, and audit results. Partner with the Director of Operational Improvement to align safety and quality initiatives with broader organizational goals.

The successful candidate will possess:

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated responsibility for health and safety programs; experience in quality systems is an asset. An Occupational Health and Safety Degree, Diploma or Certificate. CRSP is considered an asset. Working knowledge of provincial health & safety and environmental regulations as well as Labour Code Standards, Human Rights and Privacy legislation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex problems and make sound decisions. Familiarity with quality systems, process controls, continuous improvement methodologies considered an advantage. Own transportation and maintain a valid driver's license. Ability to travel occasionally. Proficiency with standard office and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Word, safety/quality software platforms).

We value and respect our employees, extending courtesy, professionalism, encouragement, and support, in exchange for their engagement and dedication to our company and customer needs.


As a member of our team, you will be offered a competitive compensation package including an opportunity to participate in our generous benefit programs including:

Competitive health, dental, and vision care. Virtual healthcare. Pension plan. Work-life balance. Safety Boot Reimbursement. Staff and social events.

All applications will be gratefully accepted however, only those being considered will be contacted.