Manager, Health and Safety

About us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.
 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manager, Health and Safety provides positive and constructive support, guidance, coaching and technical expertise to the Plant Management Team, JHSC and employees. The Manager is accountable for anticipating, evaluating, and monitoring health and safety risks. Develops and implements plant-level strategies to address and control risks. Facilitates the application of company H&S policies, requirements and standards and assists in ensuring regulatory compliance, claims management and training.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance with plant procedures, corporate policies/standards, and legislated requirements, including development of training plan.
• Provide a highly visible presence in all departments and leadership to team.
• Constantly promote, monitor, and evaluate safety programs and practices to make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Provide reports and statistical information to management.
• Analyze safety data, risks, conduct research and audits that assist in developing ‘best in class’ annual safety plans and programs.
• Develop and implement strategies that create ‘safety engagement’ amongst employees and the plant management team.
• Manage WSIB claims and oversee RTW programs.
• Provide guidance and participate in safety committees, plant audits and safety training and function as a central point of contact to support incident reporting, investigation and follow-up.
• Act as plant point of contact for Ministry of Labour, WSIB and other regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to inspire, coach, influence and challenge behaviour and leadership with the intent of driving the plant to a culture of H&S excellence and caring for employees.
• Willing to work long hours during peak periods.

Requirements:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Health and Safety or relevant experience.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience with progressive responsibilities in H&S in similar unionized environment.
• Safety Designation: CRSP, CHSC or equivalent.
• Excellent working knowledge of OH&SA and WSIB; and application of legislative and industry safety standards.
• Strong business acumen with ability to plan and execute.
• Superior organizational, written, presentation and verbal skills to be effective in facilitating meetings, building safety awareness through information campaigns, training and education.
  

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.