Health & Safety Specialist

Location: New Annan, PE
Company: Cavendish Farms
Department: Farm Operations
Travel: Regular travel to operating sites across PE, NB, and NS
Salary range: $55,000 - 77,500 annually
Application deadline: please apply by November 2nd, 2026 
Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety & Environment – Farm Operations, you will work closely with site leaders, supervisors, permanent employees, and seasonal teams to strengthen safe work practices. You will provide practical safety guidance, conduct risk assessments and inspections, support incident investigations, and deliver safety orientations and training.
Working Environment and Travel
This position supports farming, storage, and research locations across Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Most travel will be within Prince Edward Island and to nearby sites in Port Elgin and Amherst. Occasional overnight travel may be required for visits to more distant locations, conferences, summits, or other business needs.
The role includes a combination of office, site, field, and outdoor work. Physical activities may include walking, standing, sitting, and occasional lifting. Travel and site-based work will increase during busier agricultural periods. 

Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant health and safety experience, preferably in an operational environment.
Health and Safety certification is considered an asset.
Practical experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety training.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to raise safety concerns and recommend practical solutions.
Strong organizational, documentation, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using a safety management system is considered an asset.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between operating sites as required. 

Support the development, review, and implementation of health and safety policies, programs, and initiatives.
Conduct workplace inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk assessments.
Investigate hazards, near misses, incidents, injuries, and safety concerns, including completing root-cause analyses.
Recommend corrective actions and monitor their completion.
Prepare and facilitate safety orientations and training for permanent and seasonal employees.
Update seasonal orientation materials and coordinate required employee training.
Maintain accurate training, investigation, and compliance records in MyLearn and other required systems.
Provide practical health and safety guidance to site leaders, supervisors, and employees.
Monitor safety performance indicators, including incidents, hazard identifications, near misses, audit findings, training completion, and corrective actions.
Support company safety events and initiatives, including the Farm Summit and Safety Summit.
Identify opportunities to improve safety programs, tools, systems, and work practices.