Construction Food Safety Associate

CrossSafety Holdings Inc.Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

19 days ago

Job description

Food Manufacturing Construction Facility

Bradford, Ontario

Fixed Term Contract 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, accountability striving for excellence as we support our clients.

Position Summary

Within a consultant business setting, the Health & Safety Associate is responsible for supporting a client within the construction of a food manufacturing facility. Reporting to the HSE Operations Managing Principal, this position is accountable for a number of responsibilities ranging from overseeing the setup of a food manufacturing facility from a health & safety perspective, to managing all OHS requirements within the assigned facility ensuring compliance.

Some Key Responsibilities

Provides expertise and advice to clients, colleagues and management on health, safety and environmental issues within the setup of food manufacturing facility ie. Establishing production lines, installation of machinery or robotics or conveyors etc.;
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
Conducts regular safety inspections / audits of the site, 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;
Liaison with regulatory agency officials in the course of onsite visits for any H&S occurrences;
Performs other duties as assigned to support the operations team

Qualifications / Requirements

Certificate or Diploma in Occupational health & safety or a trade certification;

Over 5 years onsite Health & Safety experience with setting up a food manufacturing facility preferred;

Proficient with computer applications, tablets and the Microsoft suite of products;

Strong working knowledge of the Ontario OHSA and Regulations for Construction projects specifically within a food manufacturing establishment;

Field level safety audit and inspection experience

Excellent at managing expectations, shows initiative and can multitask;

High-level of interpersonal skills, working in a team environment with effective communication both verbally and in writing;

Has completed the following basic certifications such as working at heights, WHMIS, and Ontario 4 steps.

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