Health & Safety Coordinator

HR / Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator - Food manufacturing facility in North York

As an industry leader in the manufacturing of private label cookies, we provide our clients with the latest in cookie products, customized to meet the requirements of your target market.

Founded in the early 1950s, we are a family-owned and operated bakery producing Private Label cookie products. From our humble roots we became pioneers of the Private Label concept in the 1970s.

From these small beginnings we have grown to serve many high-profile clients, shipping our quality products worldwide. We continue to be leaders in our field and are honoured to be one of a select few North American bakeries with production exclusively devoted to this niche.

We provide safe work environment for all employees and provide safety training.

Located in North York near Hwy 400 and Wilson Ave

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Support with HR and Occupational Health & Safety projects as assigned by dept Head.
• Assist in maintaining Company Safety and HR program policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to HR / OHS and Environmental act of Canada, pertaining to food manufacturing / baking industry.
• Support in HR and Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental audits.
• Generate reports and follow up.
• Gap analysis in HR / OHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct field / plant safety inspections, assist with incident investigations.
• Assist in drafting letters / forms for WSIB Claims.
• Follow up on modified light duties program as per specified guidelines.
• Maintain injury tracking and trend analysis, SDS database on all products within the guidelines of the legislation and hourly workers.
• Maintain training matrix for all employees including Management.
• Qualifications / Requirements
• Degree / Diploma in HR / Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental studies from a recognized educational institution.
• 2 - 3 years local experience from a local food manufacturing or baking industry / manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of HR Employment Law and Occupational Health and Safety Act, local Environmental and related government legislation (i.

e. Occupational Health & Safety Act, AODA, WSIB, Environmental act of Ontario, Canada ).

• Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with team members and independently.
• Able to conduct individual research.
• Superior computer skills Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with time-management skills, meet tight job / task deadlines.
• Experience in drafting HR policies and implementation.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : Dependant on experience.

Benefits Package

Please apply today for immediate consideration!