- Occupational Health Safety Environment Advisor
- Support the development, implementation, communication, and management of EHS standards, programs, and policies in order to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and conformance to internal Lactalis standards through various associations, websites, and preparing training and information materials.
- Supports the site management team with monthly (or more frequent as defined by the site) EHS performance review and action plan follow-ups to ensure effective site EHS risk management and EHS program implementation.
- In collaboration with the site team, complete annual review of Health, Safety and environment program and advises on EHS site-specific plans by gathering and presenting information such as data on accident history, and audit results/findings, and maintaining information in the EHS database.
- Facilitate incident investigations and root cause analysis to understand incidents, ensure learnings are identified and appropriate action plans are developed. Act as a coach for supervisors and managers on the incident management process.
- Facilitate site and task specific EHS risk assessments and act as a subject matter expert.
- Field presence to support execution of the different EHS programs, conduct site walk arounds with supervisors and managers and act as a coach on the behavior observation program and educate the leadership on the various EHS standards.
- Develop EHS reports and present to site management team with recommendations.
- Develop EHS communications to facilitate sharing of site EHS performance and raising awareness on various EHS topics.
- Assist local Human Resources department or site staff to identify EHS training materials and best practice in EHS training tracking by gathering materials used at sites and maintaining in the EHS database.
- Supports the delivery of health, safety, and environment training.
- Act as the facility's primary contact for all environmental and OHS regulatory officials (Federal, Provincial, Municipal).
- Participate with corporate EHS team in conducting audits at both corporate and facility level by gathering information, taking notes, preparing draft report, and following up on action plans preparation after the audit report is submitted. Prepare the audit material by summarizing last audit findings for availability to auditors to reference when required.
- Identify and ensure prompt and appropriate action is taken to resolve site specific environmental issues
- Minimum of Five(5) years' experience in an industrial setting
- Good knowledge of the major risks such as machine safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, powered industrial trucks, work at Height, chemical management, and ergonomics.
- Training in incident investigation is an asset.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills – ability to work with contacts at multiple sites to achieve project goals.
- Ability to gather, analyze and interpret information and make recommendations for policy or procedure improvements.
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, related to Health & Safety and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and on environmental issues.
- Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office products and the Internet.
- English and French is an asset
- Competitive Base Salary
- Performance-Based Bonus System
- Weeks of Vacation
- Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
- Volunteer Day to give back to your community
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- French not required
Occupational Health Safety Environment Advisor - Brampton, Canada - Lactalis Canada Inc
Description
*Job Title:*About Us:
Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian's favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings.
In fact, we're proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households
With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we're seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter.
The Occupational Health & Safety, environment (OH&S / environment) advisor is responsible for developing, executing and monitoring the Environment, Health and Safety programs for the plant in line with Lactalis internal standards and local regulatory requirements.
The advisor works with the site leadership team to develop an EHS culture on site and improve the overall EHS performance.
*The attributes we are looking for:Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:
* commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
_*Our ESG commitment:
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Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission.
We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.
At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world._*Our commitment to
DEI:
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Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.
Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces.
If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.
_*Note:
Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.*_
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Flexible Language Requirement:
Work Location:
In person