Health & Safety Business Partner

Health & Safety Business Partner Parrish & Heimbecker Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Health & Safety Business Partner based in our head office in Cambridge, ON. P&H Milling P&H is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions. From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton, and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries. Benefits Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include : Learning and Development Programs Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off RRSP Matching Wellness Program Company Events Your Role Reporting to the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing positive leadership and constructive support, guidance, coaching and technical expertise to the Operations Managers, Supervisors, WHSC members and employees. The Health & Safety Business Partner is accountable for anticipating, evaluating, and monitoring health and safety risks; and develops and implements site-level strategies to meet business goals.  Day to Day Act as a subject matter expert in health and safety standards, policies, and practices for PHMG by being visibly present in the workplace and to provide technical H&S support and direction. Identifies the need for, researches and develops H&S procedures and training reflective of a “first in class” safety program. Encourage safety engagement amongst employees and the site management team. Take ownership of H&S projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director HSE and collaborate with stakeholders to support implementation and sustainment efforts at the site level. Plan and conduct audits of the PHMG H&S Program. Manage WCB claims and oversee the return-to-work program. Required Qualifications Post-secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (CRSP an asset). 3-5 years of Health and Safety work experience and knowledge of Federal OHS Legislation. Comprehensive technical knowledge of key health and safety hazards including, confined spaces, electrical safety, lockout, working at heights and machine guarding. Strong understanding of business processes outside of specific area of responsibility. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build relationships, credibility, and to be able to influence others to embrace change. Superior analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and initiate continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in food manufacturing an asset. Work and grow with a family-owned company.  Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values, honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.  With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.  To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com   We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.   Powered by JazzHR