Health & Safety Agriculture Specialist
Leamington, Ontario
2-month Contract with possible extension
Existing Position
Hourly Compensation
Looking to be a part of a dynamic team?
Come join CrossSafety Holdings Inc., where we act as one team with one common mission to protect people, respect one another and act with integrity, commitment, respect, and accountability striving for excellence as we support our clients.
We are a group of HSE Consultants that service a number of different industries.
Position Summary
Within a consultant business setting, the Health & Safety Agriculture Specialist is responsible for supporting a client within our Windsor Team.
Reporting to the HSE Operations Managing Principal, this position is accountable for Health & Safety responsibilities assisting a client in cultivating a large-scale greenhouse construction project.
Responsibilities range from project specific safety plans, to ensuring compliance of workplace construction activities, hazard assessment & control, to managing all OHS requirements within an agriculture setting for the client.
Some Key Responsibilities
- Provides expertise and advice to clients, colleagues and management on health, safety and environmental issues within the agriculture setting.
- Provides internal and external reports, timesheets and other required documentation
- Familiarization with client project specific safety plans and manages all personnel from a H&S perspective ensuring compliance.
Ie. Onsite trades, subcontractor H&S program documents and or permits while conducting orientations, safety talks and training as required
- Supports Occupational Safety, & Health strategies
- Assists with job- hazard assessments for client’s direct operations
- Conducts regular safety inspections / audits of the greenhouse sites, take necessary and timely corrective actions to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions and to fulfill the needs and expectations of the client
- Assists with on-site incidents, accidents, investigations and H&S requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the team
Qualifications / Requirements
- Certificate or Diploma in Health and Safety, or equivalent training and experience
- Minimum 3 years of direct onsite safety experience within an industrial or agricultural setting
- Experience in greenhouse construction is a strong asset
- Working knowledge of Ontario OHSA and Regulations and Regulations for Construction projects
- Field level safety audit and inspection experience
- Proficient with computer applications, tablets and the Microsoft Office suite of products
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.
Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available upon request.
CrossSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer