Health Safety and Wellness Auditor

Job description

The World’s Best Pork from the Industry’s Best Team As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of the largest pork processing plants in Canada we provide premium pork products to those who desire responsibly raised, healthy, quality pork through their commitment to local farmers, families, and communities worldwide. Produced By Families for Families We invest in our employee’s potential and value to the company by providing professional development and training for all roles and succession planning to align job interests and potential. Hiring from within is our go to growing our own right here. Job Purpose Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellness Manager, the Health, Safety & Wellness Compliance Auditor is responsible for providing support in all areas of health and safety. The incumbent will work alongside Area Leaders to ensure that health and safety compliance is maintained throughout CMP. Working closely with the Health, Safety and Wellness Team, the Compliance Auditor will work to minimize occupational health and safety risks by performing health and safety audits and inspections, determining and verifying the completion of corrective actions and increasing grass roots Team Member engagement in health and safety. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Conducting Audits • Perform systematic health and safety audits to evaluate workplace conditions. • Review policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations. • Conduct site inspections to identify hazards and risks. 2. Evaluating Compliance • Ensure the organization follows local, federal, and industry-specific health and safety laws. • Assess adherence to internal health and safety policies. • Check the effectiveness of safety training programs. 3. Identifying Risks and Hazards • Identify potential risks related to equipment, processes, and workplace environments. • Recommend corrective actions to eliminate or mitigate risks. • Investigate incidents and near-misses to identify root causes. 4. Reporting and Documentation • Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and compliance gaps. • Maintain records of audits, inspections, and corrective actions. • Provide recommendations for improvement and best practices. 5. Continuous Improvement • Monitor the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions. • Stay updated with the latest health and safety regulations and industry standards. • Recommend updates to policies and procedures to enhance workplace safety. 6. Wellness Program • Working with the HSW team develop, implement, monitor and audit wellness initiatives. 7. Site Security • Support the HSW team in site security monitoring, auditing, initiatives and continuous improvement. 8. Site Expansion • Support the HSW Team in future expansion by attending meetings, workshops and updating the HSW Manager. 9. Enhance and promote a strong health and safety culture • Maintain a visual presence in the plants assisting and identify workplace hazards and engaging our Team Members. • Create and distribute health and safety information communication on a regular basis. 10. Support Operations with Health, Safety & Wellness Duties as Assigned • Complete New Worker HSW Orientation as required. • Cover vacation schedules. • Lead projects as assigned. • Assist fellow Health, Safety & Wellness personnel as required. Qualifications • A degree/diploma in a related field and a Post-Secondary Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an asset. • Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, Human Rights and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. • Knowledge and experience in auditing HSW programs and initiatives. • Complete proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other common applications. • Must be decisive, a team player and be able to work well under pressure. • Ability to effectively and efficiently deal with tight deadlines, and day-to-day health and safety issues and concerns as they arise. • Strong organizational skills. • Strong persuasive written and verbal communication skills. Key Competencies • Service Excellence ◦ Maintains genuine relationships with customers over time, and stays on top of changing business needs. ◦ Regularly gathers and reviews customer feedback to get a clear picture of their needs and requirements. • Continuous Improvement ◦ Uses knowledge and expertise to continuously improve and develop our health and safety programs and initiatives, employee knowledge and engagement. • Accountability and Initiative ◦ Consistently delivers on personal targets. • Achieving results together ◦ Actively listens to others’ needs. Working Conditions • Cold environment. • Noise levels may exceed 85 DbA (hearing protection is provided). • May be required to work both shifts and an occasional weekend. • Outside environment. • Working in close proximity of knives. • Working in congested and high forklift traffic areas. Physical Requirements • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. • Constant weight bearing may be required while completing audits. Key Performance Indicators • Spend at least 80% of your time completing audits and develop corrective actions. Track, implement and verify the completion of the corrective actions. • Increase Team Member engagement by spending at least 70% of their time on the floor, completing and distributing Shout Out Safety, Ask Listen Act and Thank You Cards. Why Work at Conestoga Meats? • Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department • Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts • Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire) • Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service • Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service • Floater day given on top of vacation days • Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages • Discounts on quality pork products • Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources) • Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games) • BBQ's and wellness programs • On-site training and company provided equipment • Employee scholarship program and English courses Reason for vacancy: existing position (40 hours per week). If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume online at: Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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