Health & Safety Advisor - Calgary, Canada - Cinnaroll Bakeries

Description

Health and Safety Coordinator reviews, evaluates, and monitors health and safety hazards and develops strategies to prevent, control and eliminate accidents and occupational injuries.

The role requires inspection of the workplace environments, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with organization and government environment, health and safety standards and regulations.

• Possess a bachelor's degree or college diploma in occupational health and safety.
• Have 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Friendly, customer serviceoriented individual.
• Have strong organizational and administration skills.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office, power point and Excel.
• Hold knowledge of safety regulations and standards applicable to the manufacturing industry.
• Strong in analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Working experience in a highpaced food manufacturing environment is a bonus.

• Lead and participate in workplace audits and investigations of safety concerns, incidents and accidents.
• Lead and participate in workplace inspections to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees.
• Develop and implement health and safety programs, including standard operating procedures, policies, and training to mitigate risk, optimize workers' health and safety and foster a positive occupational health and safety culture.
• Initiate enforcement procedures on workplaces contravening organization and government health and safety standards and regulations.
• Provide training to employees on the issues of workplace safety.
• Communicate, engage, and influence decisionmakers and workers to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Coordinate and develop emergency response plans and procedures.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and make recommendations for improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
• OH&S reporting: records and monitors health and safety incidents and metrics; provide updates regarding workplace safety trends, issues, and legislative development; submits all government OH&S reports.
• Health and Safety orientation: delivers Health and Safety orientation and training for new employees; responsible for holding monthly health and safety meetings for all staff, developing content and presentations for meetings.

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off

• French not required

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday