Health & Safety Assistant

**HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANT**

Concord Premium Meats LTD.

Concord, ON

• *Location**: Concord, ON with regular travel to other nearby facilities
• *Type of Employment**:Part-time hours**, **Monday - Wednesday, six (6) month contract**

Concord Premium Meats (CPM) is looking for a new addition to the Health and Safety Department. The Health and Safety Assistant will leverage their skills and knowledge in order to continue to cultivate a safety culture within CPM facilities. The Health and Safety Assistant plays an important role in assisting with the management of the day-to-day safety operations. The successful applicant will report to the Director of Health and Safety, and can expect to be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct workplace inspections at our offices, production, and storage facilities and continuously follow-up on inspection findings and remedies
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, equipment malfunctions, outbreaks, etc. immediately to the Director of Health and Safety and Plant Manager/Supervisor
• When applicable, investigate any accidents, incidents, near misses, etc. and complete required documentation
• Keep a presence within production facilities to ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed and consider proactive measures when available
• Conduct risk assessments and assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing safety policies and procedures
• Create, implement, and review Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) and other training materials as required
• Provide Health & Safety Orientation, MOL Mandatory Awareness, WHMIS, SOP, and other necessary training on a regular basis
• Organize, track, and maintain training records and monthly training hours
• Participate/assist Director of Health and Safety or external bodies/companies with other required health and safety activities
• *Requirements**:
• Completed, or pursuing an University Degree or College Diploma in Health and Safety, or relevant experience
• Access to a reliable personal vehicle with a valid Driver’s License
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the _Occupational Health and Safety Act_ and applicable regulations
• Flexible work hours and the ability to travel to other work facilities
• Experience working in the food-processing industry is considered an asset
• Strong computer skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal, written, and public speaking skills
• Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
• Enthusiasm and commitment to learn and grow

If this sounds like a position you are interested in and would excel at, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Indeed Portal. Concord Premium Meats would like to thank all of those who apply. However, only those whose background and experience closely matches the requirements of the position will be contacted.

• *Background Check Requirements**:
• *Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-18