Construction Food Safety Associate
Construction Food Safety Associate
Food Manufacturing Construction Facility
Bradford, Ontario
Fixed Term Contract Position
Hourly Compensation
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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
- 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