Job Description

Health & Safety Professional

Salary: From $85,000–$100,000 CAD (based on experience)

Compensation: Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Pre-employment Requirement: Successful completion of medical and reference check

About the Position

Our client is seeking a Health & Safety Professional to ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement. This position works closely with Plant Managers, Production Managers, Quality Assurance, and front-line supervisors. The role is deadline-driven, requiring exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety culture with the mindset that “Only Zero is Acceptable” by engaging employees, leading by example, and encouraging innovation.
• Ensure a safe work environment by applying company standards, correcting unsafe conditions/behaviors, and conducting regular inspections.
• Assist in accident and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are documented and followed through.
• Champion Near Miss reporting and foster proactive safety practices.
• Maintain knowledge of provincial and federal health & safety laws.
• Collaborate with the EHS Area Manager to implement and enforce health and safety programs.
• Deliver mandatory training to managers, hourly employees, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with WSIB requirements, as well as provincial, federal, and company safety policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental programs, records, and reports.
• Communicate safety, food safety, and environmental updates to management.
• Oversee internal, third-party, and regulatory audits, ensuring corrective action plans are completed in a timely manner.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong skills in communication, leadership, problem-solving, and computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of plant operations, particularly in food processing.
• Ability to walk, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and handle extreme temperatures.
• Flexible to work in both office and industrial environments, including off-hours and weekends when required.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to other client facilities.

Education & Experience

• Minimum five years in a dedicated health & safety role, with knowledge of industrial environmental/regulatory compliance, or a degree in Safety.
• Professional certifications such as Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP), Fire Protection Specialist, or related credentials are considered assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Additional Information

• Work in accordance with all local, provincial, and federal legislation.
• Ensure full compliance with safety and EHS standards.
• Report and address unsafe conditions promptly.

Our client values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available during the hiring process upon request.

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