Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator

Job Title: Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator – Fixed Contract – 12 Months

Salary Range: CAD$63,333 – CAD$75,000

Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Safety & Wellbeing Manager is responsible for partnering with managers and our people to create and maintain a safe working environment that supports positive employee wellbeing. The role protects the Hilton Food brand and reputation by ensuring our sites are safe and meet local legal and audit requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to develop, implement, monitor and review health, safety & Wellbeing strategies, policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices in line with company Safety Framework

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to coach management at all levels in their awareness, capability and engagement to build a strong safety and wellbeing environment and culture.

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to ensure the provision of clear, consistent, relevant and timely health, safety and wellbeing advice, guidance and operational support on all health, safety and wellbeing matters

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture and improve health, safety performance.

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to respond to any safety concerns raised by employees, managers, safety representatives, visitors, contractors or members of the public

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to manage and further develop the safety management system

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to assist in the identification of training needs for employees, develop and deliver training as required

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to support managers in the carrying out of risk assessments where required

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to ensure a workable communication framework is in place to facilitate the flow of health, safety and wellbeing information throughout the company

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to undertake audits and to carry out workplace inspections to proactively identify where health, safety and wellbeing practices may be improved

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to investigate, or where appropriate, support managers in the investigation into circumstances or causes of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent reoccurrence

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to analyse accident, incident and hazard reporting statistics and recommend intervention strategies

Take account of and ensure that all policies and procedures are compatible with current health and safety legislation

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all departments at all levels

Take an active role in any company projects or initiatives which will improve health, safety and wellbeing

Working with the Safety & Wellbeing Manager to facilitate active engagement with the factory floor to achieve relevant legislative or company safety standards

Commitment to resolving health, safety and wellbeing issues through communication and practical means

Carrying out workplace inspections and implementing any actions or improvements

Chairing Safety meetings as required

Actively participating in Hilton Foods and local site H&S initiatives and meetings

Key Experience, Knowledge And Skills

Some previous exposure to working within a global multi sited business

Previous experience / exposure in FMCG within the food industry desirable

Working knowledge and understanding of incident investigation (best practice)

Experience of managing and overseeing an Occupational Health provision covering Health Surveillance, Management Referrals, and pro-active interaction at factory floor level.

Experience with insurance and claims management (employee Comp).

Would Suit Someone Who ….

Experience working in a relevant Health & Safety leadership role

Minimum of General Certificate in Health & Safety, ideally working towards a CRSP Designation (or equivalent).

Enjoys working in a dynamic and hectic environment.

Encourages team working and works proactively with other departments.

Is innovative in their approach to H&S.

Acts with fairness and consistency.

Leads with integrity and by example.

Drives performance in all areas, sets clear objectives and confronts others in a clear, open and constructive manner.

Works to high standards and promotes the same.

Creates a performance culture where effective performance and continuous improvement is encouraged

Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels within the business

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.