Environment, Health & Safety Coordinator

Sunrise Farms • Winnipeg, MB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry. From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat†state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

As the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator, you will have a key role in strengthening and advancing our Winnipeg plant’s safety culture. Reporting to the Plant Manager and the Director of EHS, you will support the day-to-day health and safety activities on the plant floor while implementing corporate EHS programs and ensuring compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety legislation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a fast‑paced, family‑owned manufacturing environment where continuous improvement, teamwork, and long-term stability are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive team with room to grow and make a real impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting Environment, Health & Safety programs and compliance activities.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of relevant Manitoba OHS and environmental legislation, including hazard identification, assessment, and control.
• Solid knowledge of return‑to‑work and modified work programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across unionized and management groups.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and transparency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Nice To Haves

• CRSP designation (or working toward it) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day coordination of health and safety activities within the plant.
• Conduct regular facility and equipment inspections, identify hazards, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Prepare Employer Injury Reports and manage both new and ongoing claim files.
• Support and coordinate the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Implement and monitor corporate safety programs and track performance.
• Ensure high-quality incident investigations and thorough completion of required documentation.
• Coordinate return‑to‑work and modified duties programs for employees.
• Maintain and update safe work procedures and related documentation.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to employees and supervisors regarding EHS policies and practices.
• Compile reports, metrics, and statistical information as needed.
• Work collaboratively with management and unionized team to ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Lead new employee orientations and safety training.
• Perform other EHS duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level