Health and Safety Specialist

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Health and Safety Specialist is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment. This includes providing occupational health and safety advice to the plant staff to facilitate compliance with Plant and Sofina H&S requirements, occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, and standards to support plant’s health and safety program and initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Partner with Manager, Health & Safety to provide guidance and technical support regarding specific issues relative to health & safety programs, initiatives and policies; Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of the Plant Health & Safety Programs to eliminate the risks causing workplace incidents and injuries. Accountable for the facilitation and monitoring of a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with plant management and site JHSC. Accountable for developing,& delivering health & safety training requirements for the workforce. Conduct audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with plant management as necessary. Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s safety and health program. Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives such as JHSC. Support the claims/case management requirements of facilities, as required and at the direction of the Manager, Health & Safety, be responsible for understanding claims management. Provide ongoing support/guidance/participation to the Joint Health & Safety Committee. Participate in health & safety initiatives (such as BBSO, TBSO, Risk Prediction, risk assessment, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency. Influence and challenge plant management as required to help improve Health & Safety performance and results. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure Sofina’s 5 dimensions for success are taken into account when addressing issues Qualifications: Degree, Diploma or Certification from a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program, in the process of obtaining certification or an equivalent combination of experience and training. 3 - 5 years’ experience in a progressive H&S role. Strong knowledge of applicable Provincial/State safety legislation and regulation, Occupational Health and Safety standards is required. Strong document control methodologies, and experience leveraging leading and lagging indicators. Valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or Emergency Medical Technician Certification is required. Preference designations CRSP, CHSC or CRST Hiring Range: CAD $64,393 - $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.

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring safety processes to ensure a healthy work environment and compliance with legislation. They will facilitate safety programs, conduct audits, analyze safety data, and provide guidance to plant management and the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

Candidates must possess a degree, diploma, or certification in Occupational Health & Safety along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. A valid Advanced First Aid or Emergency Medical Technician certificate is required, and professional designations like CRSP, CHSC, or CRST are preferred.

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• Occupational Health and Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Safety Auditing
• Data Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Training Delivery
• Claims Management
• Document Control
• Joint Health and Safety Committee Support
• Safety Legislation
• First Aid
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Leading and Lagging Indicators
• Report Writing
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• First Aid Certification
• Plant Safety
• Auditing
• Management
• Case Management
• Communication
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Forecasting
• Operations
• Risk Analysis
• Safety Training
• Statistics

• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Health and Safety Specialist
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

19 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine