Safety Coordinator (Maintenance)

Who We Are:

Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products.

After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success.

We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What You Can Expect:

• Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.  

• Manulife Virtual Pharmacy - Access pharmacy services anytime, anywhere through the Manulife app, with eligible prescriptions delivered directly to your home.

• Manulife Mental Health and Counselling Services - Access confidential mental health and wellness support through the Manulife app, with convenient options to book counselling, consultations, and guided programs all in one place.

• Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.  

• Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).

• Wellness Reimbursement Program - Employees are eligible for a fitness centre or club membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.

• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.

• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

• Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.

Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is a visible and approachable safety partner who supports employees and Operations in identifying hazards, applying safety requirements, and ensuring effective safeguards are in place. Through employee engagement, risk-based observations, training support, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Safety Coordinator helps foster a culture where safety is integrated into daily operations. This role is designed to develop technical expertise, leadership capability, and sound safety judgment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Safety Compliance

• Conduct workplace inspections, safety observations, and risk assessments to identify hazards, potential serious injury risks, recurring exposures, and gaps in critical controls.
• Recommend and support corrective actions, verify implementation, and escalate significant or unresolved risks.
• Maintain safety documentation, including inspections, permits, corrective actions, training records, incident records, and committee materials.
• Support regulatory compliance requirements, audits, inspections, reporting obligations, and safety performance tracking.
• Support workplace safety programs, including machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), mobile equipment safety, pedestrian safety, ergonomics, PPE, chemical safety, emergency preparedness, and industrial hygiene.

Employee Engagement, Training & Safety Culture

• Build strong working relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership to promote a positive safety culture.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, Joint Health and Safety Committee activities, and hazard reporting programs.
• Support onboarding, orientation, job-specific training, refresher training, and ongoing safety communications.
• Deliver training when qualified and authorized, coordinate specialized training as required, and identify competency gaps through workplace observations.
• Encourage employee participation, open communication, and proactive hazard identification.

Incident Management & Return-to-Work Support

• Respond to workplace injuries, near misses, and high-potential incidents.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, evidence collection, reporting, and learning reviews.
• Track corrective actions, verify completion, and identify recurring trends.
• Provide incident information to HR, claims, and safety personnel as required.
• Support return-to-work and modified duty programs while maintaining appropriate role boundaries and not making medical, claims, or employment decisions.

Operational Partnership & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a strong floor presence and partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and Training teams to support safe work practices.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on safety requirements and risk reduction strategies.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and strengthen skills in risk assessment, investigation, communication, facilitation, and leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and share best practices across departments and shifts.

Authority & Accountability

• May stop or pause work presenting an immediate safety hazard and implement established protective measures while notifying Operations and Safety leadership.
• May facilitate and document corrective actions within delegated authority.
• Escalates high-risk conditions, recurring hazards, significant incidents, and overdue corrective actions to appropriate leaders.
• Supports operational teams but does not replace the accountability of managers, supervisors, or designated committee members for workplace safety.

 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Certificate, diploma, degree, or equivalent practical experience in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred.
• Candidates with demonstrated capability and strong development potential may be considered.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, legislation, workplace hazards, and risk management practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong investigation, problem-solving, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
• Basic data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Personal Attributes

• Approachable, professional, and respectful.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to raise concerns confidently and work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Certifications

• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Occupational Health and Safety certificates, designations, or other recognized safety credentials are considered assets.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial equipment, mobile equipment, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent walking, standing, and regular presence on the production floor.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May require schedule flexibility to support operational needs, emergencies, training, and multi-shift coverage.

Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations.

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.