Coordinator, Operations - OHS & Food Safety

Sobeys • Whitby, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Health and Safety & Food Safety Operations Coordinator reviews, evaluates and monitors health and safety hazards and develops strategies to prevent, control and eliminate accidents and occupational injuries. They inspect the workplace environments, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with organization and government legislations, health and safety standards and regulations simultaneously with a focus on Food Safety compliance and record keeping.

Requirements

• A diploma and or 3-5 years of work experience in H&S, preferably in a warehouse environment.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and influence teams and provide feedback.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation in Ontario, including JOHSA and Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
• Knowledge of CFIA- federal acts and regulations related to food safety in Canada:
• Ability to gather and analyze data from multiple sources and format measurable action plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, and the ability to interact easily at all levels of the organization.
• Attentive to details, keen observational skills, decisive, ability to handle stress and manage time.
• Previous experience conducting workplace inspections and investigations in a similar industry
• Comprehensive skills with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work various shifts, based on business needs (mornings, afternoons, evenings).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety programs, including standard operating policies and procedures.
• Identify safety training requirements, schedule and facilitate training and make recommendations to the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC).
• Co-Chair the JOHSC, ensuring collaboration with the committee, management team, and employees to support and advance a positive culture of Health and Safety (H&S).
• Communicate, coach, engage and influence decision-makers and workers, to ensure compliance with Health & Safety (H&S) legislation and regulations.
• Investigate accidents and identify root causes and enforce preventative measures.
• Conduct safety observation audits.
• Maintain, update, prepare and present reports on company's safety procedures, accidents and violations.
• Maintain and update all record keeping and tracking for H&S and food safety.
• Act in the capacity of a subject matter expert for Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA): Food Safety regulations and policies.
• Maintain the warehouse Food Safety Program, liaise with the National Food Safety team and management, to develop and implement new processes as required.
• Closely monitor CFIA and the recall system.
• Coordinate and conduct CFIA visits/inspections at the RSC.
• Expert knowledge of cross contamination, allergens, environmental spills, emergency response plans, pest infestation and control.
• Compliance with all Company food safety standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree