Degree/diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent experience; CRSP preferred
2-3 years of Health and Safety leadership experience in medium-to-large organizations
Thorough understanding of Atlantic provincial regulations, CSA standards, and ISO 45001
Experience in Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), training delivery, and coaching
Strong communication skills for conveying HOP messages to various stakeholders
Knowledge of operational learning methodologies
Ability to evaluate safeguards for error-prone scenarios
Bilingual in French and English is an asset
Responsibilities
Collaborate with peers to execute safety policies through training and education
Work with Corporate Health & Safety team to promote employee engagement and continuous learning
Conduct risk assessments and analyze safety data to influence change
Perform system-based risk reviews and energy hazard assessments
Guide site incident reviews and develop supervisors' investigative skills
Audit facilities for compliance with legislative and corporate standards
Build relationships with local agencies to enhance industry knowledge
Benefits
Vacation upon hire
Generous benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with employer match
Paid Parental Leave program
Paid time off including sick days, floater days, and volunteer days
Training and development programs
Flexible work environment through the Saputo Flex Program
Discounts on Saputo products
Full Job Description
Overview of the Role:
Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Health & Safety Regional Specialist for an existing opportunity within our organization. The chosen candidate will be responsible for all activities and education related to health and safety and applicable legislation in the Atlantic region. Providing guidance to the location's leadership team as with our employees to adopt best behavior and procedures to reflect the priority and focus we have on health and safety. This role acts as an ambassador of our culture and values and will be responsible for the Port Coquitlam and Abbotsford facilities.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Collaborate closely with peer group in executing company safety policies by providing training and education to ensure that employees follow Corporate and Governmental Safety Standards
Work in collaboration with the Corporate Health & Safety team as well as other Health & Safety Specialists to foster and promote a culture of employee engagement and continuous learning
Influence change through comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis and proactively review and execute safety programs
Conduct system-based risk reviews, energy hazard assessments and routine control verifications
Provide guidance and review of site incidents in developing supervisor's skills in investigating and preparing detailed reports with strong corrective actions
Ensure information flows from those with experience and knowledge
Audit the facilities for legislative and corporate compliance and associated conditions to ensure that training and preventative measures are addressing areas of opportunity
Partner with local agencies to develop strong relationships while developing a knowledge base within the dairy/food industry
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
A degree/diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent work experience. Registered as Canadian registered safety professional (CRSP) is preferred
2-3 years of Health and Safety leadership experience in a medium-to-large organization
Possess a thorough understanding of Atlantic provincial regulations; CSA standards and ISO 45001
An ideal candidate has experience in HOP, training delivery, coaching and is motivated to seek and understand problems in a systems approach
Ability to communicate key HOP messages to senior leaders, site leaders, workforce and business partners
Understanding in operational learning methodologies that include both learning from incidents and learning from normal work
Ability to evaluate safeguards for error likely scenarios
Possess a thorough understanding of provincial regulations; CSA standards and ISO 45001
Ability to travel to Atlantic sites and work all shifts as required
Recognized leadership and autonomy, excellent communication, planning and work organization skills
Team oriented and strong ability to engage people
Proficiency reporting in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with the ability to learn other online systems
Bilingual, French and English, an asset
We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:
Vacation upon hire
Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid Parental Leave program
Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer days off
Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
Training and development programs
Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
Salary: $92,795 - $121,795
*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
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About Saputo Inc (SAP)
Saputo Inc. is a Canadian dairy company that produces and sells a variety of dairy products, including cheese, milk, and cream. The company operates in Canada, the United States, and several other countries around the world. Saputo's products are sold under a variety of brand names, including Saputo, Armstrong, and Frigo. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Saint-Léonard, Quebec. Saputo is one of the largest dairy companies in the world, with annual revenues of over CAD 14 billion.
