Safety & Wellness Advocate

Location: British Columbia (Travel Required)

1735 256th St., Aldergrove, BC V4W 2E1

Join a team where people matter

At Highline, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of North America's leading mushroom growers, we are committed to creating a respectful, safe and inclusive workplace where our associates can thrive.

What You'll Do:

As a Safety & Wellness Advocate, you will be responsible for:

1. Associate Wellness

• Works with the management team to promote and achieve associate wellness and injury prevention.

• Promotes health & wellness philosophies and policies.

2. Disability/Compensation Management

• Input all incidents into Park Lane upon notification.

• Oversees and manages Return to Work and Modified Work Assignments

• Ensures proper accident and incident investigation and Workers Compensation reporting requirements are met.

• Completes compensation claim forms and communicates with Human Resources, payroll and department managers on compensation related matters.

• Oversees compensation claims management for HMWL locations with assistance from the Corporate Disability Manager

3. Training and Development

• Identifies training requirements and ensures job coaching for associates when required.

• Recommends, coordinates, implements, and conducts educational and training programs relative to safety to empower associates.

4. Safety Policies, Practices and Reporting

• Recommends and implements appropriate safety policies and practices to ensure compliance with local and provincial legislative requirements and corporate safety guidelines, under the direction the BC Safety Manager

• Acts as a liaison with governmental agencies and serves as management’s representative for inquiries and inspections to correct deficiencies and minimize citations and fines for non-compliance.

• Coordinates and implements inspection programs at all farms (i.e. accident investigations, monthly farm inspections, equipment inspections, safety audits and regular walk-through inspections)

• Provides weekly accident/safety reports to the BC Safety Manager

• Reports all safety infractions requiring corrective counselling to the area supervisor and the HR Manager

• Interacts with vendors and purchasing to evaluate chemicals for safety hazards, establish policies and practices, and work with farm maintenance to ensure compliance.

• Evaluates, assesses and maintains Safety Data Sheets

• Oversees visitor and contractor compliance with all Health and Safety requirements, including any legislative requirements.

• Ensures proper adherence to safety policies and procedures at all BC farms.

• Oversees the safety orientation content for HMWL farms and ensures proper training records are kept.

• Assists in on-boarding of new associates, including, but not limited to, safety orientations and training.

• Provides safety training to associates who require LOTO, Forklift, Fit Testing, H2S, etc.

• Assists with leave management program including, but not limited to, return to work from illness or injury.

• Builds supportive, trusted and respected relationships with farm associates and leadership.

• Cultivates a culture that reflects our core values of integrity, excellence, care, respect, effort, openness and fairness.

• Co-chairs and leads the JHSC and all required meetings. This position is responsible for keeping and posting minutes of JHSC meetings and ensures the timely resolution of all concerns and issues brought forward by the Safety Committee

• Ensures accurate and timely updating of all safety bulletin boards.

• Involved in the purchase of required safety supplies, creating POs and receiving invoices in SAP.

• Maintains and updates records for all safety related training.

5. Investigations/Emergency Situations

• Conducts investigations for any safety issue or accident/concern brought forward, and makes recommendations for corrective actions, in conjunction with the HR Manager

• Authorized to stop operations if a safety concern has been identified.

• Assists the HR Manager with writing corrective action for safety infractions.

• Maintains current first aid training.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for someone organized and approachable, with a passion for safety.

Qualifications

A combination of professional experiences or equivalent combined education, designation and work experience will be considered;

• 3 years of direct experience in Health and Safety

• Preference given to those with a CRSP or CTST designation.

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Human Resource Management

• Prior knowledge of Workplace Safe and WCB Disability Claims Management and RTW planning

• Strong computer skills in word documents and spreadsheet or database type program entry and information use

• Strong interpersonal communication skills require.

• Experience in Incident Reporting & Investigation.

• First Aid Certification is considered an asset.

• Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety regulations, standards and codes

• Fluent in verbal and written English, other languages considered an asset

• Eligible to work in Canada without restrictions

Working Environment

This position supports a 24/7 agricultural operation and requires flexibility to respond to operational needs. Though a typical schedule is Monday to Friday, occasional evening, weekend and statutory holiday work may be required.

The successful candidate will regularly travel between Highline's British Columbia locations and maintain a visible presence throughout the business. The role involves working in both office and operational environments, and requires someone who enjoys being engaged with operations rather than working exclusively from an office.

Compensation & Benefits

Highline offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 annually

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, influence and make a difference in a dynamic operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

• Through careers.highlinemushrooms.com ,

• On Indeed or;

• On LinkedIn

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

By submitting your application, you consent to being contacted by a representative of Highline via email, phone or text message regarding your application and potential career opportunities.

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