Health & Safety Coordinator

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.

Our job is to make great food

Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging.We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement

Raise the Good in Food

We have united behind a shared purpose – to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.

Our Leadership Values 

• Do What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

The Opportunity

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Provides support to hourly and salaried staff by having a visible presence on the production floor, promotes safety plans, goals, objectives, measurements; and acts as a facilitator in the promotion of safety behavior programs;
• Delivers occupational health and safety training to employees, such as, but not limited to: Safety Orientation for New Hires, WHMIS, Lock Out Tag Out, Accident Investigations
• Assist in the identification and reduction of Health and Safety risks and hazards through risk assessments, Job Hazard Analysis, employee hazard reporting;
• Aids supervisors in accident investigations, identifying root causes, reporting, documentation and follow-up, and initiates corrective actions with the departmental leaders;
• Ensure that personal protective equipment, such as respirators, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets are being used in workplaces according to regulations and that dangerous materials are correctly stored;
• Monitors departmental safety meetings and Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings;
• Works with the Joint Health and Safety Committee to inspect and test work areas for potential accident and health hazards and implement appropriate control measures;
• Seeks continuous improvement to safety programs by assisting in monthly departmental safety inspections, periodic and annual audits, and the implementation of subsequent action plans;
• Assists in ensuring compliance with Corporate policies and legislative requirements;
• Assist in the development and communication of Occupational Health and Safety systems;
• Auditing of the On-the-Job Training program, including Job Hazard Analysis and Standard Operating Procedures;
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment and the reduction of lost time due to occupational injury or illness;
• Assist in special projects and duties as required; and
• Enhance Maple Leaf’s profile as a responsible and caring company.

What we have to offer you:

• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in health and safety
• Knowledge of health and safety laws and legislation
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory training of all personnel working onsite
• Reinforce company values
• Maintain positive relations with employees
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and analytical skills
• 1-3 years of experience in health and safety
• Experience in a leadership role, preferably within a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation combined with training in hazard recognition, assessment and control
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with union and management personnel in a collaborative environment
• Self-starting, proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment
• Transparency in dealing with others
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer skills – proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams is required
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees.  As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination.   In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022).  We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.


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