Corporate Ergonomist
- Boucherville, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in applied ergonomics.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
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We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our selection processes.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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”.
If you are not ready to apply or simply if you wish to know about our new posts, join our talent network.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in our selection processes.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Advise multiple facilities on ergonomic risks, conduct assessments, optimize workstations, and support sustainable solutions that reduce musculoskeletal disorders. Develop local stakeholders’ prevention capabilities, analyze performance indicators, monitor interventions, share best practices, and integrate ergonomics into engineering and capital projects.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics or an equivalent university qualification and at least three years of relevant applied ergonomics experience are required. Functional French and English bilingualism, frequent travel availability, and a valid driver’s license are required; industrial or food-processing experience and relevant professional association membership or certification are assets.
Skills
- Ergonomic Risk Assessment
- Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention
- Workstation Optimization
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Indicator Analysis
- Action Plan Monitoring
- Project Management
- Training and Capability Development
- Technical Communication
- Stakeholder Advising
- Influence and Collaboration
- Planning and Documentation
- Risk Management
- Engineering Project Integration
- Bilingual Communication
Benefits
- Training and Skills Development Support
- Certification Program
- Service Recognition Program
- Competitive Benefits
- Corporate Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Food & Beverage
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Ergonomics
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Ergonomic Risk Management
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Workstation Optimization
- Industrial Ergonomics
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Indicators
- Action Plans
- Risk Prevention
- Training
- Stakeholder Development
- Engineering Projects
- Capital Projects
- Canadian Ergonomics Association
- Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists
- French
- English
- Quebec
- Travel
- Valid Driver’s License