Manager, Health and Safety

at  Sofina Foods Inc

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Our team is looking for a Health and Safety Manager for our site in Port Coquitlam, BC.
Join our family of diverse, talented and dedicated people and become part of an industry-leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world.
Title: Manager, Health and Safety
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Job Type: Salary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager, Health and Safety provides positive and constructive support, guidance, coaching and technical expertise to the Plant Management Team, JHSC and employees. The manager is accountable for anticipating, evaluating and monitoring health and safety risks. Develops and implements plant-level strategies to address and control risks. Facilitates the application of company H&S policies, requirements and standards and assists in ensuring regulatory compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree or college diploma in Health & Safety or relevant experience.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience with progressive responsibilities in H&S in similar unionized environment.
• Safety Designation: CRSP, CHSC or equivalent.
• Excellent working knowledge of OH&SA, Claims Management and WSBC; and application of legislative and industry safety standards.
• Strong business acumen with ability to plan and execute.
• Superior organizational, written, presentation and verbal skills to be effective in facilitating meetings, building safety awareness through information campaigns, training and education.
• Environmental Management competencies are an asset.
• Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite.

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Normal physical effort.
• Normal sensory effort.
• Normal mental stress.

• Support compliance with company policies and standards and legislated requirements, including development of training plans and follow-up on execution.
• Provide leadership and a highly visible presence in all departments to ensure consistency across the facility.
• Constantly promote, monitor and evaluate safety programs and practices to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide reports and statistical information to management as required
• Analyze safety data, risks, conduct research and audits that assist in developing ‘best in class’ annual safety plans and programs.
• Develop and implement strategies that create ‘safety engagement’ amongst employees and management.
• Management of WSBC claims and overseeing RTW programs.
• Provide guidance and participate in Safety Committees, Plant Audits and safety training.
• Act as plant point of contact for Ministry of Labour, WSBC and other regulatory agencies.
• Function as the central point of contact to support incident reporting, investigation and follow-up.
• Responsible for building and cultivating relationships with operational and functional management teams to inspire, coach, influence and challenge behaviour and leadership with the intent of driving the plant to a culture of H&S Excellence and Caring for our employees.
• Participate in Company H&S initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, input and consistency.
• Collaborate with, share and provide support to other members of the H&S team as needed/directed.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure Sofina’s five performance dimensions for plant success are taken into account when addressing issues.
• Willing to work long hours during peak periods.