Overview

Job Title: Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Specialist

Department: Operations

Direct Superior: Director of Operations at Foley’s Candies

Direct Subordinates: N/A

Location: Richmond, British Columbia

Puratos Mission

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 10,000 employees in 100 countries, with €3 billion in revenue. Our mission is to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health & well-being of people everywhere. Puratos Canada is headquartered in Mississauga. Our ingredients are found in some of the most recognized industrial bakeries, retailers, and food service organizations in the country. Puratos Canada employs 300 people and has a revenue of

$200M.

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Specialist is responsible for the overall planning of the Health, Safety and Environment program for Foley’s manufacturing sites (total 2 sites) to meet or exceed legal and corporate standards and is responsible for all tasks and training associated with this program. They are also the leader in the quality team, providing legislative review and additional supervisory functions.

Mandate

Ensure compliance with all local, national, and corporate environmental, health and safety rules and regulations.
Comply with all local and national food safety and legal requirements.
Perform all job responsibilities under the strictest consideration of health and safety, food quality and production parameters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Chair the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee; ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Ensure all JHSC meetings and inspections are conducted as per the Act.
Prepare and conduct all safety and environmental training. Ensure a minimum of one topic a month is covered via daily huddles and the company’s newsletter.
Perform risk assessment on all jobs, new equipment, and any other potential hazards.
Conduct accident investigations for all near misses and accidents occurred at the site and ensure all corrective actions are resolved in a timely manner.
Manage environmental programs, such as zero waste to landfill, to ensure compliance with all local, national, and corporate rules & regulations.
Ensure all LOTO procedures are up to date and being adhered to by all colleagues and contractors.
On relevant tasks, personal safety and food safety must all be incorporated into any procedure.
Maintain company chemical MSDS, ensure chemical log sheets are being filled out and that the rules are being followed.
Conduct and maintain records on new employee or contractor training taking into consideration plant safety, quality, and environmental rules.
Maintain and ensure compliance with all fire safety rules and regulations.
Make recommendations to improve health, safety, and environmental programs throughout the company.
Manage and reduce all active WCB claims. Act as the point of contact for WorkSafeBC.
Coordinate return-to-work and modified duties for employees
Produce reports and statistical information regarding safety and the environment.

Requirements:

Great English writing and speaking skills to effectively communicate with team members and external parties
1-3 years of experience in policy administration and legislative compliance
Experience in safety and environmental controls or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree or Diploma in an accredited Occupational Health and Safety certification program
CRSP designation is an asset
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, hazard recognition, assessment, and control
Knowledge of Return To Work and modified work programs
Experience working with local authorities such as WorkSafeBC and/or municipalities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
High level of integrity and work ethic
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
Proficiency with numbers and data, able to connect loss time with business revenue loss and understand the financial impact of safety incidents
Strong administrative skills, including preparing reports, filing WCB claims, and maintaining training records, with a keen eye for detail and the patience for administrative tasks

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Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Specialist