Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, ‘better-for-you’ snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.
So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.
You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health & Safety (H&S) Project Engineering Specialist plays a key role in advancing Riverside Natural Foods’ safety culture by leading the planning, coordination, and execution of H&S improvement projects across all sites. This role combines on-the-floor engagement with technical oversight and continuous improvement, ensuring that health and safety programs are proactive, data-driven, and operationally effective.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and applicable regulations.
• Standard First Aid, CPR & AED certification required.
• JHSC Level 1 & 2 certification is an asset.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and its implementation is an asset.
• Experience in multi-site environments with the ability to travel locally (North York-based sites).
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong project coordination and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with safety management systems an asset.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across diverse departments.
• Effective communicator with strong coaching, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Adaptable and passionate about continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates humility, integrity, and a consistent commitment to workplace safety and respect.

• Champion and demonstrate Riverside Natural Foods’ Core Values in all interactions.
• Lead and support the design, development, and implementation of health and safety programs, procedures, and engineering controls across multiple sites.
• Manage H&S initiatives and improvement projects (e.g., machine safety upgrades, ergonomic assessments, risk reduction projects) in coordination with plant operations and technical teams.
• Conduct hazard assessments, risk analysis, and workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and propose engineering or administrative controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality) to support and integrate H&S requirements into new equipment, processes, and layouts.
• Drive the creation and revision of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), and Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs).
• Lead or assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor and maintain H&S metrics and documentation, including training records, SDS databases, CAPA logs, and regulatory compliance data.
• Deliver and support safety-related training (e.g., onboarding, contractor orientation, monthly talks) and ensure knowledge transfer on safe work practices.
• Conduct daily safety observations and provide coaching and feedback on safe behaviors at all levels.
• Support the Joint Health & Safety Committees, ensuring follow-up on all action items and consistent documentation.
• Coordinate the contractor safety management program and ensure compliance with internal and legal safety standards.
• Remain flexible to support day, afternoon, or night shifts as needed to support projects or critical activities.
• Other duties as required to support a proactive, preventative, and systems-based approach to health and safety.