Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Position: Occupational Health & Safety Manager Reports to: Vice President, People & Corporate

We are looking for an Occupational Health & Safety Manager to join our Operations team! This role is primarily responsible for working with the Operations team to develop, implement, and manage the Occupational Health and Safety programs!

Opportunities

As our leader of health and safety, you will provide hands-on leadership and training to staff while working towards OSSE certification. This role will be challenging and extremely rewarding for an individual with high standards of integrity, energy level, and self-motivation to tackle pressing OH&S priorities as we continue to expand. You will have the opportunity to continually share your knowledge on sustainability opportunities, provide continuous improvement feedback, and champion safety for a progressive family-owned company!

Requirements

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are health conscious and have values that align with Silver Hills
• You want to join a progressive family-owned company that is growing at a very fast pace
• You are motivated by the idea of building a positive and safe environment
• You are motivated by challenges and willing to put in the extra mile to get the job done

Character & ABILITIES

• You are a solutions-oriented leader who performs well under pressure
• You can build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders
• You have the proven ability to create and deliver training programs as part of OSSE requirements
• You are a lean thinker with a willingness to learn and improve over time

Knowledge & skills

• You are a designated Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
• You have strong people leadership skills, including coaching and motivating
• You have great verbal and written communication skills
• You have excellent planning, analytical, and organizational skills
• You have a working knowledge of various computer applications including Office 365 including SharePoint.
• You have at least 3-5 years of experience working as an OHS professional
• You have related post-secondary education

Nice-to-Have

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate/Diploma
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.

things you will do…

• Engage and empower the workforce around the importance of Health and Safety and provide support on the floor
• Monitor, analyze, and implement effective occupational safety and health programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver training/information sessions, manage risks, and develop safe work practices.
• Provide coaching and development to First Aid attendants
• Chair monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings and facilitate Health & Safety policies and programs.
• Provide OHS support to operations, engineering and associated support departments.
• Provide monthly safety reporting, regular feedback on project status updates, and document incremental savings on WCB premiums.
• Ensure the completion of comprehensive and results focused incident/accident investigations, including root cause analysis
• Maintain effective and progressive safety communication vehicles and coach team members on OHS policy and procedures.
• Manage WorkSafeBC related claims, Return to Work programs, create Training & Development standards and more.
• Introduce creative Safety programs to engage staff to help support company objectives
  

OTHER …

• Available to work flexible shifts and occasionally work various hours, as the job requires

Benefits

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - 85,200.00 - CA$105,000

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