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Sr. Health & Safety Manager

  • Mississauga, ON, Canada

$122,000 to $172,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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$122,000 to $172,000 CAD / year
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Job Description

The Opportunity:

Provide senior health and safety leadership across the network, championing a proactive, zero-injury culture and ensuring every site operates in full compliance with federal and provincial regulations. Develop and lead the rollout of a new safety management platform and modernize standard operating procedures to embed consistent, audit-ready practices network-wide.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Compensation: $122,000 - $172,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

Develop and lead the following initiatives:

  • Enterprise rollout of the new safety management software platform across all sites, driving adoption, training, and data integrity.
  • Standardization of SOPs to ensure ongoing compliance with federal and provincial health and safety regulations.
  • A proactive safety culture that reduces incidents, injuries, and lost-time across the network.
  • Governance, auditing, and corrective-action routines that sustain regulatory compliance.
  • Monitoring of leading and lagging safety indicators, with performance reporting to senior leadership.
  • Hazard identification, risk assessment, and corrective-action tracking through to closure.
  • H&S training and certification programs that strengthen frontline capability and engagement.
  • Emergency preparedness and crisis-response planning across the site network.
  • Design, pilot and scale enterprise safety initiatives aligned with the corporate H&S strategy.
  • Partner with the VP H&S to develop, prioritize and execute the multi-year H&S strategy and annual operating plan.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing H&S team by building capability, coaching performance, strengthening engagement, and developing future leaders

Strategic Responsibility

  • Translate the enterprise H&S strategy into actionable site plans, priorities, and standards.
  • Advise site and operations leaders on H&S risks and recommend policy and process improvements.
  • Anticipate evolving federal and provincial regulation and lead site readiness planning.

Financial Responsibility & Impact

  • Manage the H&S program budget, including safety platform, training, and vendor spend.
  • Improve cost efficiency by reducing injury rates, lost-time claims, and related premium costs.
  • Support capital and resource planning with cost-benefit analysis for H&S investments.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

  • 7-9 yrs H&S specific experience
  • In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial OHS legislation
  • Enterprise software implementation and change management
  • SOP and safety standards development
  • Cross-functional influence and leadership
  • Incident investigation and risk assessment
  • Data-driven safety performance analysis
  • CRSP designation an asset
  • Degree in Engineering or H&S

Additional Information

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

  • Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
  • An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
  • Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
  • Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
  • Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.
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Responsibilities

Lead enterprise health and safety initiatives across the site network, including implementing safety software, standardizing procedures, strengthening safety culture, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Partner with senior leaders to execute the H&S strategy, manage program resources, monitor performance, and develop the health and safety team.

Requirements

Requires 7–9 years of health and safety experience, in-depth knowledge of federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation, and experience with enterprise software implementation, change management, SOP development, and safety performance analysis. A degree in Engineering or Health and Safety is listed, and a CRSP designation is an asset.

Skills

  • Health and Safety Leadership
  • Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
  • Safety Management Software Implementation
  • Change Management
  • Standard Operating Procedure Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Safety Culture Development
  • Auditing
  • Corrective Action Management
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Assessment
  • Incident Investigation
  • Safety Performance Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Team Development

Benefits

  • Annual Short-Term Incentive
  • Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Matching
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Volunteer Days

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Categories

  • Security & Safety
  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Federal and Provincial OHS Legislation
  • Safety Management Software
  • Enterprise Software Implementation
  • Change Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Safety Governance
  • Auditing
  • Corrective Actions
  • Leading and Lagging Indicators
  • Performance Reporting
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Assessment
  • Incident Investigation
  • Safety Training
  • Certification Programs
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Crisis Response
  • Safety Strategy
  • Operating Plans
  • Program Budget Management
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Lost-Time Claims
  • CRSP
  • Engineering
  • Health and Safety

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