Health & Safety Training Specialist

Job Description

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Health, Safety, and Environment we are looking for a HS&E Specialist-Training to lead the development, management, and maturity of Health, Safety & Environment training programs and policies. Responsible for the monitoring, management, and improvement of training compliance and ensuring training effectiveness in reducing risk and driving best practices across the organization.

Other locations may be considered depending on proximity to our operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and priority manage the project charters for various safety and training projects/initiatives.
• Ensure the training development and delivery associated with new and existing safety procedures and programs and technical training.
• Regularly audit required safety and training documentation.
• Deliver progress reports and presentations on the various safety projects and training initiatives.
• Manage and report training compliance as part of recurring period reports.
• Perform regular evaluations of training delivery and content to ensure effectiveness, accuracy, and absorption of information.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify training deficiencies or improvement opportunities.
• Stay current with new training tools, methodologies, and technologies to improve training effectiveness and efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of the strategic plan for safety training.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a health, safety and environment role in manufacturing, food processing, or agriculture.
• Preferably a certified safety professional holding any one of the following designations: CRST, CRSP, CSP, NEBOSH, or equivalent .
• Substantial experience in safety training and project management.
• An established health and safety background with experience conducting incident investigations, hazard assessments, and developing safety training programs would be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage team members and influence other stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft products, learning management systems, compliance and incident reporting and tracking systems. Experience with Enhesa, Intelex, and Convergence considered an asset.
• Data management and analytic skills would be a strong asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A passion for our business and the well-being of our people.
• Some travel to sites will be required on an as needed basis.
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies