Health and safety coordinator

Join Olymel - Innovation, Quality, and Sustainable Growth!

At Olymel, we believe in innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. We are looking for an Health and Safety Coordinator 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.

Job Description/Essential Functions:

• Set a good example, demonstrate a positive safety attitude and abide by the company Safety Program, OHS Code and Collective Agreement.
• Identify potential or existing risks and put in place new strategies aimed at eliminating or diminishing risks and accidents.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and OHS standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve company safety program and standards.
• Ensure education and compliance with company safety program and standards.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, such as: lockout, machine safety, fall protection and WHMIS.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure contractors are aware of and abide by company policy and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct internal health and safety training.
• Complete accident and near miss investigations and recommend corrective measures, and ensure corrective measures are closed.
• Support all teams in meeting the health and safety requirements.
• Participate and preparation in C.O.R audit activities.
• Lead teams where applicable and act as a resource or support within the facility.
• Assess changes to the workplace and identify hazards or concerns. Provide feedback to operations and ensure impacted safe work procedures are updated.

• Support and promote the activity of the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
• Participate in the company emergency response plans, procedures, programs and measurements.
• Provide clarification on regulatory and company procedures and policy requirements.
• Monitors and reports safety performance through trending safety indicators for area of responsibility or as directed.
• Participate in enforcement of non-compliance of through progressive disciplinary process.

Qualification/Requirements

• A degree, certificate or designation in occupational health and safety is an asset.
• Understanding of provincial OHS code and applicable legislation.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and its application in the food industry.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision and as a team member.
• Able to influence and engage effectively with all levels of production and distribution.
• Creative and solution-based problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented, focused on business needs.
• Highly organized with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
• Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Must be available for all shifts and on weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
• Experience with Microsoft platform.
• Proficiency in English - spoken, writing, reading and comprehension is essential.
• Overtime may be required on occasion, based on activity levels.

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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