Health & Safety Coordinator

Winkler Meats is looking for a Health and Safety Coordinator, if you or someone you know that is already in Canada with an open work permit or resident of Canada has the requirements for this position, please submit your resume to hr@winklermeats.ca with H&S Coordinator in the Subject line.

Health and Safety Coordinator: The Health and Safety Coordinator reports directly to Human Resources, and will be required to promote safety attitudes, safe work practices and environments as well as manage, maintain, and administer the Health and Safety program with the objective of minimizing accidents, injuries and environmental damage. The successful candidate will need to assess and provide first aid to injured staff and have the means to bring them to the local Dr. office or hospital and be the point of contact if necessary.

Performance Responsibilities
• Develop, organize, manage, maintain and administer the Health and Safety Program in collaboration with Health and Safety Committees;
• Chair Health and Safety meetings and arrange for new members and that the members have all safety paperwork needed. (First Aid Course)
• Relay required safety information to all new hires;
• Identify safety training requirements, make recommendations to Safety Committees and schedule the training as approved and required;
• Assist in the identification, development and provision of appropriate health and safety related information, instruction and training (ie., health and safety handbook and newsletter);
• Conduct safety training within the scope of his/her experience and certification;
• Complete internal audits as required;
• Complete hazard assessments of all job functions;
• Maintain a WHMIS Program, including a current MSDS and staff training;
• Contribute positively in creating a safe and secure environment to support learning;
• Liaise with local fire authorities to ensure fire code compliance;
• Assist in the development, coordination and maintenance of emergency preparedness plans;
• Be Familiar with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) regulations and policies and provide support and input of accidents including close calls and near misses;
• Ensure appropriate and sufficient safety equipment is available to all employees;
• Work closely with the managers, principals and contractors ensuring their workers comply with safety legislation while at work;
• Coordinate the review of health and safety related policies and procedures;
• Monitor and advise on legislative and technical changes relating to health and safety;
• Provide information to employees on health and safety;
• Facilitate Winkler Meats Return To Work program, working with the employees, Lead hands and WCB.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle;
• First Aid Certification (this can be obtained after employment)

Deadline for applications: May 17, 2024