Health & Safety Specialist - #452367

About The Company

Export Packers Company Limited is a multi-faceted, growth-oriented international food company. Since 1937, this privately owned family company based in Ontario, Canada, has built itself into a global food expert, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its industry partners. The company’s success is driven by its dedicated employees' professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our Head office is located in Brampton, Ontario.

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Coordinator to support and enhance our occupational health and safety (OHS) programs across two food manufacturing plants. In this hands-on role, you will oversee day-to-day safety practices, conduct regular inspections and investigations, manage compliance and certifications, and promote a safety-first culture through effective training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is critical in supporting safe production, reducing workplace risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-ups
• Investigate internal safety concerns from cross-functional teams (e.g., QA, sanitation, maintenance), monitor safety trends, and identify opportunities for improvement; recommend corrective actions, source vendor quotes when needed, and present proposals to management
• Co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), including: conducting and documenting monthly inspections; leading quarterly meetings and tracking corrective actions and; ensuring committee certifications remain current
• Support risk assessments and the rollout of safety programs across both production sites, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, policy implementation, inspections, and the development and delivery of ongoing safety training such as annual H&S refreshers
• Collaborate with QA on H&S documentation required for audits (e.g., evacuation plans)
• Prepare for and support Ministry of Labour inspections
• Oversee WSIB reporting, claims management, communication with Case Managers, and return-to-work plans
• Conduct regular plant walkarounds to identify and address hazards
• Maintain and update First Aid logs and related documentation
• Manage and oversee certification and training compliance (e.g., WHMIS, First Aid, SDS updates)
• Coordinate with Maintenance and QA to ensure completion of preventative maintenance work orders and issue reporting via internal systems (e.g., FIIX)
• Administer emergency drills such as fire alarm testing and evacuations
• Perform administrative duties including purchase order creation for safety-related supplies
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum 5 years of health & safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices (OHSA, WSIB, MOL standards)
• Valid certifications: JHSC certification and First Aid (required); CRST/CRSP and Train-the-Trainer considered assets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience editing safety videos is an asset
• Familiarity with digital maintenance or safety management tools (e.g., FIIX, other CMMS)
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with production, QA, planning, and maintenance teams
• Able to manage competing priorities and influence teams to prioritize safety within a fast-paced production environment
• This position is based in a food manufacturing plant setting and requires frequent movement throughout the facility to perform inspections and engage with frontline staff. Some work is performed at a desk using a computer and standard office equipment.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and Personal day policy
• Employee Discounts on the consumables
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Benefits
• RRSP Match Program
  
  

Export Packers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with Export Packers in accordance with Federal and provincial laws.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Export Packers has an Accommodation Policy as part of our hiring process. Should you require accommodation, please advise the People & Culture Department.

Please note: A criminal background check is required for all candidates and will be conducted in the final stages of the hiring process. This will be facilitated by our team, with full details provided during the selection process.