Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator - Leadership Growth Opportunities (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type: Salaried
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Status: Full Time
Vacancy Type: Replacement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, the EHS Coordinator responsible for supporting the Health, Safety and Environmental, programs for Ventura Foods Toronto. In the absence of the EHS Coordinator the EHS Manager will cover their designated post.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and promotion of an EHS culture.
• Develop and implement safety initiatives, controls, and procedures (SOP’s) to address safety risks in the workplace.
• Participate in incident investigations, prepare reports and follow-up, identify root cause and ensure that appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Develop or launch various training programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of EHS programs.
• Manage EHS databases such as; SDS (3E), Lockout (Brady360), Ergonomics (Safety In Motion), Contractor Management (ISN ).
• Manage contractor safety program and supporting documentation for all safety projects.
• Conducts EHS orientation and trains new hires in areas such as WHIMS, LOTO, Safety Awareness, etc.
• Perform hazard / risk assessments - Job Task Analysis, PPE.
• Schedule and support IH programs such as but not limited to noise surveys, hearing tests, respirator FIT testing, etc.
• Support the Sustainability program by participating in meetings and kaizen events.
• Responsible for Administrative tasks; JHSC minutes, Plant area inspections, maintenance of Safety board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• 1+ years of Environmental Health & Safety Experience required.
• Post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree) combined with a certification in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Working towards Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred, or willing to attain.
• 5% travel required in North America.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge in occupational hygiene, industrial safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations.
• Familiarity with WSIB claims management an asset.
• Manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Reporting of any Food Safety or Quality Problems.

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning on your 1st day of employment.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits.
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• College Assistance Program
• Annual salary Base Range of $56,416.00 - $70,194.60*

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods Canada reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods Canada conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens).

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ventura Foods Canada may use AI in certain steps of the recruitment process.