Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - Sunrise Farms

Sunrise Farms

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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This position is for responsible for the ongoing development and enhancement of the plant's Occupational Health and Safety [OHS] Program.

This involves implementing the approved health and safety initiatives to maintain compliance with OHS legislation; performing inspections of the facility and equipment; identifying potential hazards and recommending preventative measures; investigating incidents and supporting the facility in general health initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Management of daytoday Occupational Health & Safety [OHS] issues.
Support Management to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
Ensuring the quality of investigations and their completion
Ensure the implementation of safety initiatives.
Assist with new Employee/Worker/Visitor/Contractor orientation.
Conduct Risk Assessments (i

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informal and formal inspections), develop and share recommendations to mitigate hazardous conditions.

Support in preparing and monitoring occupational related claims.
Support in preparing and monitoring nonoccupational related claims.
Support in arranging and coordinating Graduated-ReturntoWork [GRTW] plans.
Steering the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee [JOHSC].
Provide reports and statistical information as required.
Provide safetyrelated coaching, tutoring, mentoring, and training.
Provide/prepare/maintain/update Safe Work Processes.
Support OHS initiatives and activities.
Perform any other reasonably assigned duties as requested.
Work with various Regulators to work towards COR certification [OSSE]

Required Experience and Education:

Diploma in an accredited Occupational Health and Safety certification program.
3+ years' experience in the administration of safety policies and legislative compliance.
Occupational First Aid [OFA] training an asset.
Experience with Confined Space Entry/Rescue ticket an asset
Experience with Manned Elevated Work Platform [MEWP] ticket an asset
Experience in a Food Processing plant an asset.
Experience with Ammonia and/or CO2 systems an asset.
Train the Trainer accreditation in Equipment operation an asset.
Current 3M fit test an asset.
CRSP or equivalent designation an asset

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic high level of integrity and transparency when dealing with others.
Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player.
Ability to work collaboratively with union and management personnel.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Act.
Knowledge of Graduated-ReturntoWork [GRTW] programs.
Maintain good attendance, a positive attitude, respectful behaviour, and lead by example

Working Conditions:

Potentially compressed and/or variable work schedule(s) with overtime [OT] as required.
Exposure to wet/cool conditions potential for ice and slippery working conditions.
Exposure to excessive noise.
Exposure to working at heights.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Warm clothing, rubber CSA approved footwear to be supplied by Employee.
CSA rated prescription eyewear (if required) to be supplied by the Employee.
Bump cap/hard hat, smock(s), hearing protection, CSA rated eye protection, any required specialized PPE in addition to appropriate gloves to be provided by the Employer.

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