Health & Safety Specialist (18 Month Contract)

Parrish and Heimbecker•Cambridge, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Health and Safety Specialist for their Milling division based in Cambridge, ON. This is an 18-month contract position. P&H Milling is the largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing a variety of flour and cereal products from mills across Canada. The company supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries. The role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual to ensure a safe, compliant workplace. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, working directly in the field to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety protocols. This role will involve collaborating with both employees and leadership to develop, maintain, and improve health and safety programs, while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.
Ability and willingness to travel to mill sites up to 50% of the time.
Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Experience with incident investigation, root causes analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing setting is considered an asset.
CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) Designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, CLC Part II, and CSA standards by creating and maintaining policies and SOPs aligned with legislative updates, emerging risks, and best practices.
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of mill operations through regular collaboration with on-site teams. This role involves approximately 50% travel to mill locations to support relationship-building and operational alignment.
Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend preventive measures to improve workplace safety.
Monitor adherence to safety laws, industry standards, and site-specific requirements, collaborating with management to implement corrective actions.
Investigate incidents and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain accurate documentation of safety inspections, incident reports, and employee training certifications to support compliance and improvement.
Work closely with operations teams to implement safety programs, providing hands-on training and guidance on risk identification and best practices.
Foster a collaborative environment where safety is prioritized across all levels of the workforce.