Job Description

Do you have a background in health, safety, and environmental management and compliance? Are you looking for a career where you can display your talents and be recognized for it?

What We Offer:

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 401k with 5% company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Annual Uniform Credit
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• In-house professional certifications and training courses
• Relocation assistance

• Ensures compliance with applicable corporate and regulatory environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Proposes general health and safety policies and procedures.
• Develops and conducts employee training programs for compliance programs, accident prevention programs, fire prevention and incident investigation.
• Maintains records, investigates accidents and injuries, and prepares appropriate reports including the site’s safety scorecard. (e.g., Workers' Compensation, OSHA Log, Monthly KPIs, action plans, etc.).
• Provides leadership for the site’s Key Elements of Safety.
• Acts as the site’s resource for corporate initiatives and safety audits.
• Provides assistance to supervisors during incident investigation.
• Actively participate in the site’s senior leadership team.
• Regular interface with employees on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct inspections and verify safe work conditions including permitting.
• Conduct and coordinate formal hazard assessments and site audits on a regular basis
• Lead change and deliver results through others, while coaching all leadership levels on safety behaviors.
• Conduct safety orientations with employees and sub-contractors as necessary.
• Provide ongoing support to employees and front-line management in the effective execution of HSE programs and initiatives.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with site/project management and ensure changes in operations, policies, and procedures are communicated, assessed, and controlled with management and employees.
• Review site action plan and coordinate, assist and/or execute resolutions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DEP and other related federal and state regulations.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field such as Occupational, Health, & Safety is preferred.
• Prior EHS leadership experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with illness and injuries both work and non-work related.
• Excellent root cause failure analysis skills (formal training preferred).
• Familiarity and experience with Workers Compensations processes and systems.
• Experience and knowledge with computer and safety management tools.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well as a team and interact with different groups of people.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.