Safety Coordinator

at  Five Corners Meat Company LTD

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Five Corners Meat Co. is part of a family-owned global provider of high-quality specialty meat products, has an exciting opportunity for a Safety Coordinator, based out of our Chilliwack, BC location.
Our parent company, Donald’s Fine Foods, has been operating for over 25 years with three plants in British Columbia, and one in Saskatchewan, and has built its business around the core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and superior customer service. We know our dedicated staff is what makes it all possible.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily Environmental, health & safety operations for our Chilliwack, BC plant including:

• Engages leadership and provides guidance in obtaining safe operations in protecting workers, contractors, visitors, and the general public.
• Ensures company compliance by remaining current and interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Drives prevention strategies for incident reduction through policy and continuous improvement.
• Responses to regulatory and emergencies as required, leading investigations, and ensuring proper recordkeeping for those events of high severity potential or resulting in injury.
• Employee engagement and leadership through positive reinforcement, behavioral based observations, safety talks, and situational awareness.
• Developing a culture that proactively anticipates hazards and corrects unsafe conditions/actions.
• Administers the Environmental, Health & Safety Management System including manuals, programs, compliance calendars, industrial hygiene surveys, training, etc.
• Performs audits and reporting, ensuring corrective action and operational compliance.
• Partnerships with Human Resources regarding disability management related to both non-work related and work-related events.
• Contractor vetting and safety management as per contractual agreements.
• Occasional air travel may be required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive Occupational Health and Safety experience in a leadership role – a significant portion of this experience should be in a unionized manufacturing environment, with food manufacturing being ideal.
• University or College education and Health & Safety certification or working towards, CRSP or equivalent.
• Active First Aid certificate will be required during employment.
• Strong understanding of Work Safe regulations.
• Great communicator – Verbally and written.
• Strong time management, planning, organizing and prioritization skills.
• Travel required to sites in Western Canada.
• Demonstrated ability to: Maintain a high-energy level in a rapid-pace work environment.
• Work collaboratively at all levels of the organization and within teams.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use excellent judgement and superior problem-solving skills within the scope of duties.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chilliwack, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Health and Safety: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily Environmental, health & safety operations for our Chilliwack, BC plant including:

• Engages leadership and provides guidance in obtaining safe operations in protecting workers, contractors, visitors, and the general public.
• Ensures company compliance by remaining current and interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Drives prevention strategies for incident reduction through policy and continuous improvement.
• Responses to regulatory and emergencies as required, leading investigations, and ensuring proper recordkeeping for those events of high severity potential or resulting in injury.
• Employee engagement and leadership through positive reinforcement, behavioral based observations, safety talks, and situational awareness.
• Developing a culture that proactively anticipates hazards and corrects unsafe conditions/actions.
• Administers the Environmental, Health & Safety Management System including manuals, programs, compliance calendars, industrial hygiene surveys, training, etc.
• Performs audits and reporting, ensuring corrective action and operational compliance.
• Partnerships with Human Resources regarding disability management related to both non-work related and work-related events.
• Contractor vetting and safety management as per contractual agreements.
• Occasional air travel may be required