Health & Safety Coordinator

''•Coaldale, AB

12d•CA$58,800 - CA$78,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Coordinator is required to assist in the development and execution of the safety and security protocols for the plant, focusing on continuous improvement of safety policies and procedures, injury prevention, safety management, plant security, crisis management, and compliance with all applicable federal/state/provincial safety regulations. Duties include managing safety programs, conducting complex safety inspections, developing safety policies, and training employees on safety procedures. The primary responsibilities of this role include those mentioned above. However, additional duties may be assigned to assist the Safety Manager in ensuring compliance with the state, provincial, and federal occupational safety regulatory requirements. Assist the Safety Manager in evaluating the site environment to meet employees’ ergonomic needs and noise level compliance, and procedures are implemented to meet the Company's safety requirements and regulatory standards. Conducts safety audits and ensures proper corrective action is taken. This is an 18 Month Maternity Leave Contract.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of qualification and experience
Ability to work without direct supervision
Experience developing and facilitating training programs and protocol
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certification is desired

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to all relevant federal, state, provincial, municipal, and company safety rules and regulations.
Conduct regular Key Elements of Safety (KES) inspections of equipment and facilities and serve as a resource for employee safety committees in collaboration with the Safety Manager and/or Regional Safety.
Conduct safety audits, and support the site leadership team in closing audit findings' root cause corrective action and other assessment findings within the required timeframe.
Analyze safety interaction data, incident, and injury trends to identify areas for training improvements, behavioral changes, or other operational and workflow enhancement opportunities.
Assist supervisors in investigating workplace incidents and devising action plans to prevent a recurrence.
Audit the contractor management program to ensure contractors' safety training, safe work plans, and insurance requirements are met, and permits are completed.
Maintain McCain safety program and/or any Local required program to ensure adherence to company, regulatory, and/or customer food safety requirements, including compliance with established procedures, documentation completion, and annual reviews.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track safety and operational performance.
Conduct training on, Health and Safety for management and staff.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision on projects within teams
May need to work on other shifts to ensure they are working with all shifts
May receive calls outside the regular working hours in the event of an accident or severe injury
This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.