Agropur Cooperative

Health & Safety Advisor

Agropur Cooperative$73K — $91K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in Health & Safety, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of H&S regulations and best practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop a strong preventive culture for Health & Safety
  • Lead the deployment of the Health & Safety Management System
  • Influence, coach, and guide teams on Health & Safety performance
  • Support the site in annual planning aligned with priorities
  • Monitor leading indicators for H&S fundamentals
  • Drive improvement of safety performance and recommend actions
  • Facilitate and coach incident investigations to eliminate risks
  • Support tracking and closing of actions from audits and investigations
  • Participate in Health & Safety inspections and operational reviews
  • Lead and participate in the Joint Health & Safety Committee
  • Coordinate development of Health & Safety competencies
  • Provide guidance for major H&S program implementation

Benefits

  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to strengthen a sustainable safety culture
  • Engagement and initiative valued across the organization
Full Job Description

Job Type:
Regular



‘What you’ll be responsible for each day:’

Reporting to the Regional Safety Manager, the Safety Advisor is responsible for the following. This role offers the opportunity to join an organization in full transformation, where Health & Safety is at the core of decision-making. Based at the Granby site, you will be part of a highly dynamic and collaborative team and will be invited to take on stimulating challenges to strengthen a strong and sustainable safety culture.


  • Develop a strong preventive culture where Health & Safety is recognized as a core value that is never compromised;
  • Lead the deployment of the Agropur Health & Safety Management System, including site programs and tools;
  • Influence, coach, and guide teams to achieve Health & Safety performance targets, reduce risks, and ensure execution of H&S fundamentals:
  • Support the site in developing annual plans aligned with established priorities;
  • Support, coach, and monitor leading indicators (H&S fundamentals and key preventive activities);
  • Drive improvement of safety performance and recommend actions to achieve site objectives;
  • Facilitate and coach incident investigations to identify root causes and eliminate risks and hazards;
  • Support the site in defining, tracking, and closing actions resulting from audits, regulatory reviews, and investigations;
  • Actively participate in Gemba walks and site Health & Safety inspections;
  • Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews;
  • Lead and/or actively participate in the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and sub-committees as required;
  • Coordinate and support the development of Health & Safety competencies across the site;
  • Provide guidance and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of major H&S programs;
  • Act as a coach and trusted partner for all plant personnel.


‘The individual who will own this role’

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field;
  • 3–5 years of experience in Health & Safety, preferably in a manufacturing environment;
  • Strong knowledge of H&S regulations and best practices;


An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

About Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
Size
19,800 employees
Industry
Founded
1938

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