Health and Safety Specialist

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Title: Health and Safety Specialist 

Location: Port Coquitlam, BC

Job Type: Salary

Shift: PM shift - 2pm start

Main Duties:

1.Partner with Plant Management to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies;

2. Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of the Plant Health & Safety Program to eliminate the risks causing workplace incidents and injuries.

3. Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

4. Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with plant management.

5. Accountable for identifying, developing, & delivering health & safety training requirements for the workforce.

6. Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary.

7. Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s safety and health program. Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives.

8. Support the claims/case management requirements of facilities, as required and at the direction of Sofina’s H&S Manager responsible for claims management. Coordinate and facilitate any WCB/WSIB proactive/program initiatives, as directed.

9. Provide ongoing support/guidance/participation to the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

10. Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.

11. Influence and challenge plant management as required to help improve H&S performance and results.

Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma or Certification from a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program, in the process of obtaining certification or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial/State safety legislation and regulation, Occupational Health and Safety standards is required. 
• Valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or Emergency Medical Technician Certification is required.

What we have to offer:

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, and disability)
• Pension plan
• Incentive plan
• Referral Bonus 

Hiring Range: 63,441 - 90,721

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina.  The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

Sofina Foods Inc.is a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada dedicated to providing great-tasting, high-quality food products for consumers.

Our workforce is exceptionally diverse with professional opportunities across many functional areas of our business.

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