Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Silver Hills Bakery • Abbotsford, BC

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About The Position

We are looking for an Occupational Health & Safety Advisor to join our Operations team! This role is primarily responsible for working with the Operations team to develop, implement, and manage the Occupational Health and Safety programs! As our Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, you will provide hands-on coaching and training to staff while working towards OSSE certification. This role will be challenging and extremely rewarding for an individual with high standards of integrity, energy level, and self-motivation to tackle pressing OH&S priorities as we continue to expand. You will have the opportunity to continually share your knowledge on sustainability opportunities, provide continuous improvement feedback, and champion safety for a progressive family-owned company!

Requirements

• Designated Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching and motivating
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, analytical, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of various computer applications including Office 365 including SharePoint.
• At least 2 years of experience working as an OHS professional
• Related post-secondary education

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate/Diploma
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage and empower the workforce around the importance of Health and Safety
• Monitor, analyze, and implement effective occupational safety and health programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver training/information sessions, manage risks, and develop safe work practices.
• Chair monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings and facilitate Health & Safety policies and programs.
• Provide OHS support to operations, engineering and associated support departments.
• Provide monthly safety reporting, regular feedback on project status updates, and document incremental savings on WCB premiums.
• Ensure the completion of comprehensive and results focused incident/accident investigations.
• Maintain effective and progressive safety communication vehicles and coach team members on OHS policy and procedures.
• Manage WorkSafeBC related claims, Return to Work programs, create Training & Development standards and more.
• Introduce creative Safety programs to engage staff to help support company objectives

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

What This Job Offers

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