Job Description
Position Title: H&S Specialist
Position Type: Full Time
Position Location: 145 East Drive, On-Site
Requisition ID: 2273
Who We Are
Sofina Foods Inc. is a privately held, Canadian-based leader in food manufacturing, headquartered in Markham, Ontario. Founded in 1995, the company has grown into a global enterprise with over 18,000 employees across Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and France. In Canada, Sofina produces a diverse portfolio of pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and seafood products under well-known brands including Lilydale®, Mastro®, San Daniele®, Janes®, Exceldor®, Butterball®, Saha®, Grannys®, Cuddy®, and Fletcher's®.
Guided by our Core Values of Integrity, Respect, and Accountability, Sofina's vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. The company pursues that vision through four Guiding Principles: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Family Values in Business, a Disciplined Approach, and Social Responsibility.
What Does It Mean to Be a Sofina Builder
At Sofina, we call our people Builders, which reflects a shared belief that every role, at every level, contributes to moving the company forward, and it is grounded in our Blueprint, the framework that unites our Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Guiding Principles.
Being a Builder means taking ownership, acting with integrity, and believing there is always a better way. It also means giving back. Through the Sofina Foundation, our employees and partners come together to support programs that champion children and strengthen the communities where we live and work. Wherever you sit in the organisation, the Blueprint connects you to a common purpose and a shared standard of excellence.
Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the Health and Safety Specialist provides positive and constructive support, guidance, coaching and technical expertise to the Leadership Team, JHSC, and employees. The Health & Safety Specialist is accountable for anticipating, evaluating, and monitoring health and safety risks. The H&S Specialist develops and implements plant-level strategies to address and control risks. Facilitates the application of company H&S policies, requirements and standards and assists in ensuring regulatory compliance, claims management and training.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with plant procedures, corporate policies/standards, and legislated requirements, including development of training plan;
• Provide a highly visible presence in all departments and leadership team;
• Constantly promote, monitor, and evaluate safety programs and practices to make recommendations for continuous improvements;
• Provide reports and statistical information to management;
• Analyze safety data, risks, conduct research and audits that assist in developing ‘best in class’ annual safety plans and programs;
• Develop and implement strategies that create ‘safety engagement’ amongst employees and the plant management team;
• Manage WSIB claims and oversee RTW programs;
• Provide guidance and participate in safety committees, plant audits and safety training and function as a central point of contact to support incident reporting, investigation and follow-up;
• Act as plant point of contact for Ministry of Labour, WSIB and other regulatory agencies;
• Work closely with stakeholders to inspire, coach, influence and challenge behaviour and leadership with the intent of driving the plant to a culture of H&S excellence and caring for employees;
• Willing to varying hours during peak periods.
Key Knowledge and Experience
• University Degree or College Diploma in Health and Safety or relevant experience;
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with progressive responsibilities in H&S in similar unionized environment;
• Safety Designation: CRSP, CHSC or equivalent preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of OH&SA and WSIB; and application of legislative and industry safety standards;
• Strong business acumen with ability to plan and execute;
• Superior organizational, written, presentation and verbal skills to be effective in facilitating meetings, building safety awareness through information campaigns, training, and education.
Team Overview
• REPORTS TO: H&S Manager
• NUMBER OF DIRECT AND/OR INDIRECT REPORTS: 0
• Hiring Range: CAD $64,393 to $92,082
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 8% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.
• Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.
• This position is currently an active vacancy.
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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
