Health & Safety Specialist

Job title: Health & Safety Specialist

Company: Saputo

Job description: Division : Saputo produits laitiers (Canada)

Identification du poste : J0121-0038

Catégorie de poste : Opérations

ABOUT US
At Saputo, we make contributions that matter every day. We’re a growing team of dedicated and passionate people around the world with a longstanding history of excellence. Each of our employees bring their best every day, and together we create the high-quality products our customers and consumers enjoy.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority. We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

SUMMARY OF TASKS:
Reporting to the Director, Health and Safety and working closely with the Ontario Regional Director of Warehouse and Distribution, the H&S Specialist is responsible for all activities and education related to health and safety, legislation. Providing guidance to our employees to adopt the best practices and procedures to reflect the priority and focus we have on health and safety. This role acts as an ambassador of our culture and values and will be responsible for warehouse facilities in Ontario: Vaughan, Tavistock, Georgetown. Additionally, the role will assist in the development of our Critical Risk program to ensure that critical controls are identified, known and in place for all our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate and engage with all employees in executing Company safety policies by providing training and education to ensure that employees follow Corporate and Governmental Safety Standards.
• Work in collaboration with the Corporate Health & Safety team as well as other Regional Health & Safety Specialists.
• Influence change through comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis and proactively review and execute safety programs.
• Promote, build and reinforce a positive health and safety culture.
• Provide guidance and review of site incidents in developing supervisor’s skills in investigating and preparing detailed reports with strong corrective actions.
• Audit the facilities for legislative and corporate compliance and associated behaviors to ensure that training, and preventative measures are addressing areas of opportunity.
• Partner with local agencies to develop strong relationships while developing a knowledge base within the dairy/food industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree/diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent work experience. Registered as Canadian registered safety professional (CRSP) is preferred.
• 2-3 years of Health and Safety experience in a warehousing environment.
• Possess a thorough understanding of local and Ontario provincial regulations; including applicable CSA standards and ISO 45001.
• Ability to travel to Ontario sites and work all shifts as required.
• Recognized leadership and autonomy, excellent communication, planning and work organization skills.
• Team oriented and strong ability to engage people.
• Proficiency reporting in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with the ability to learn other online systems
• Bilingual, French and English, an asset.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Expected salary:

Location: Vaughan, ON

Job date: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:40:43 GMT