Health & Safety Coordinator, Afternoon Shift

Brambles•Winnipeg, MB

3d•CA$52,000 - CA$71,000•Onsite

About The Position

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. This role is responsible for supporting all health, safety, and environmental initiatives at the plant by conducting safety audits, implementing GAP safety and environmental SOPs, facilitating training, maintaining required documentation, assisting with incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies as well as provincial and federal OH&S and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Post secondary degree in Safety, Minimum of 1-3 years environmental, health, and/or safety related experience in a manufacturing facility.
1-3 years working knowledge including safety and environmental management and claims management experience
Strong customer focus orientation
Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
Experience managing HSE performance and programs
Ability to manage quality processes and motivate a team
Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking ability
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Windows-based systems.
Working knowledge of provincial occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and developing Safe Work Practices (Standard Work).
Demonstrated ability to lead and implement safety programs, initiatives, and continuous improvement activities across a matrix organization.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to build partnerships and gain commitment at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Essential English

Nice To Haves

Desirable French

Responsibilities

Work with the management team to monitor work activities, ensuring all plant personnel operate within prescribed safety guidelines and follow best practices for safety and environmental compliance.
Empower colleagues to participate in safety performance by promoting the Human and Organizational Performance (Safety Differently) ethos to ensure learning is maximized in preference to discipline.
Carry out investigations from reported hazard and near miss reports and identify opportunities for solutions to improve safety culture.
Ensure emergency protocols are in place and understood by all employees.
Assist in maintaining compliance with HSE regulations and ensure adherence to GAP safety and environmental SOPs.
Facilitate and support training and development to ensure colleagues are able to meet HSE standards, ensuring plant personnel are up-to-date on basic safety requirements.
Maintain safety documentation and records for plant personnel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Partner with Regional HSE Specialist and site leadership to identify and mitigate plant risks, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
Conduct safety orientations and walkthroughs for new hires, promoting a strong culture of safety from day one.
Ensure compliance with CHEP safety policies, GAP requirements, and applicable provincial and federal regulations.
Lead all workplace incident, injury, illness, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and Learning Loop reviews.
Manage workers' compensation claims, modified work programs, and return-to-work processes.
Oversee iCare reporting and ensure timely and accurate submission of all safety-related incidents and observations.
Monitor and report key safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators to plant leadership.
Lead the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), site inspections, risk assessments, and corrective action tracking.
Deliver safety orientation, training, and ergonomic awareness programs for employees and contractors.
Maintain safety records, training documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Safe Sentry, 5S, GEMBA actions, and other corporate safety programs.
Act as the site lead for safety projects, environmental compliance, and security programs.
Partner with Regional HSE, HR, Operations, and Plant Leadership to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Promote employee engagement and accountability to strengthen the site's safety culture.