Health and Safety Supervisor

at  Cavendish Farms

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Safety Manager is responsible to manage WCB administration, creating and implementing safety programs, WHMIS, upholding the accredited AFPA PIR status, ensuring compliance with regional, provincial and federal OHS legislation, training and development.
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Engineering, Business Degree, Technical Designation, or equivalent experience in Health & Safety.
• Experience in Training and Project Management.
• Health and Safety background with experience conducting Root Cause Incident Investigations, Hazard Assessments, developing JSA’s, SOP’s and Safety Training Programs would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge with Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry and Lockout Tagout programs would be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage team members and other stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft products as well as online SDS management systems and incident reporting and tracking systems.
• Be willing to work towards completion of a certificate program in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Provide guidance and/or training to salaried and supervisory personnel, regarding Health and safety matters.
• Manage all training and development activities.
• Act as a resource for Managers and Supervisors
• Work closely with OHS team members to ensure consistency in application of approach in the areas of policy and program implementation.
• Develop, implement and monitor the Plant’s Safety Program.
• Conduct departmental inspections, hazard analysis, and audits, and develop subsequent action plans.
• Compile statistical information related to safety performance.
• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up on critical injuries and any and all Alberta OHS inspection orders.
• Develop and implement training programs for employees including, but not limited to, WHMIS, Accident Investigation, Lockout Procedures, Confined Spaces.
• Manage all disability management and submit documents and case management and/or adjudication for claims and appeals for WCB.
• Coordinate all modified duty and/or return to work programs.
• Uphold the accredited AFPA PIR status.

Please refer the Job description for details