Corporate ergonomist

Join Olymel - Innovation, Quality, and Sustainable Growth!

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are looking for an Corporate Ergonomist to join our dynamic team. If you are motivated by the challenge of developing effective strategies, improving internal processes, and fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment, this opportunity is for you!

Why choose Olymel?

Career Growth: Develop your skills and progress in an environment that values personal and professional development.
Corporate Culture: Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where every contribution is valued.
Innovation: Participate in innovative projects that have a real impact on the organization.

The Role, Your Impact

Reporting to the Director, Ergonomics, you will act as a trusted advisor to multiple facilities, helping reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and improve working conditions. Working closely with site teams, you will support the management of ergonomic risks, workstation optimization, and the implementation of sustainable solutions tailored to operational realities. Through your expertise and ability to influence, you will turn workplace challenges into practical and lasting improvements.

• Support facilities in managing ergonomic risks and workplace challenges.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend solutions aligned with operational needs.
• Assist sites in improving targeted workstations and monitoring action plans.
• Develop the capabilities of local stakeholders in MSD prevention and risk management.
• Advise managers, communicate technical findings clearly, and deliver training as needed.
• Analyze MSD-related performance indicators and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Monitor interventions, document results, and promote best practices across facilities.
• Participate in engineering and capital projects to integrate ergonomics into design and implementation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong ability to analyze complex work situations, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Expertise in ergonomic assessment methods and practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Rigorous approach to planning, documentation, performance analysis, and follow-up.Highly autonomous, organized, and effective at managing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Influential leader with strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and sustainable workplace solutions.

What we expect

• Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics or an equivalent university qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in applied ergonomics.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or food processing environments, preferably within unionized and multi-site operations, is considered an asset.
• Membership with the Canadian Ergonomics Association (ACE) or certification from the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE) or Membership in the Association professionnelle des ergonomes du Québec (APEQ) is considered an asset.
• Functional bilingualism in French and English is required.
• Availability to travel frequently to company sites, primarily within Quebec and occasionally outside the province.
• Valid driver's license required.

Here's everything Olymel has to offer:

• A competitive annual salary, to be discussed based on your experience
• A truly family-like work environment
• Personalized support for your training and skills development
• An attractive certification program
• A service recognition program
• A comprehensive compensation package and a range of competitive benefits
• Attractive corporate discounts
• A company committed to sustainable development, that creates and markets quality products, promotes animal welfare, responsible sourcing, reduces its environmental impact, and gives back to the communities where it operates through various programs, including “Ensemble on redonne”.

Thank you for your consideration.

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