Food Safety & OHS Adviser - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

Congebec is a Canadian based supplier of multi-temperature storage, distribution and value-added services supporting the food, retail and CPG industry. Committed to food safety, Congebec is a leader in the Canadian marketplace and is ranked 15th in North America. With more than 500 employees and 45 years’ experience, the company operates 13 modern facilities totaling more than 50 million cubic feet. These facilities are strategically located in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.We are looking for a permanent full-time Food Safety & OHS Advisor for our Winnipeg facility.WHY WORK FOR CONGEBEC

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Rapidly expanding company with opportunity for job growth and development
• Career opportunities across Canada
• Dynamic, friendly and stimulating work environment

JOB SUMMARYReporting to the General Manager, Warehouse Operations, as the Food safety & OHS Adviser you will:Food Safety

• Monitor, evaluate, and audit the HACCP system in the facilities.
• Ensure the HACCP program and standards meets all operational and regulatory guidelines, which includes documenting, revising, and updating programs as required.
• Act as local contact for customers, CFIA Inspectors and HACCP System auditors.
• Train employees on personal hygiene, Good Warehouse Practices (GMPs, HACCP and Food Defense.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs.
• Ensure that all compliance and rules regarding warehouse policies, procedures, standards are followed as well as Health and Safety.
• Manage and direct Sanitation team to ensure compliance with required Quality tasks.

Import/Export

• Monitor import/export activities, including pictures and customer communications, if necessary.
• Ensure policies, procedures, standards, and regulations in force are respected in the warehouses (HACCP, Customs, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, BRC, C-TPAT, OHS, etc.).
• Provide information about all necessary documents (customs, inspection report, certificate, etc.).
• Complete and update the records and conduct research, as necessary.

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

• Responsible for safety orientation, training, job site inspections and reporting.
• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports, and recommendations.
• Manage all occurrence reports and incident reports and ensure the timely completion of accident/injury reporting to Corporate Team.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Congebec Inc employees and subcontractors.
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for Congebec Inc supervisors and warehouse employees, with regard to WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, HACCP and BRC training.
• Provide guidance to field personnel via safety briefings.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments.
• Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the workplace.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Conduct all Health & Safety committee meetings.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.
• Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.
• Provide training to managers and others on occupational safety issues.
• Other duties as assigned in any areas mentioned above.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, nutrition, or any related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in occupational health and safety in an industrial environment.

Will be considered as asset

• HACCP and/or GMP certification.
• Knowledge and/or formal BRC training.
• Safety certification training (e.g., CRSP, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, MSDA) is considered a strong asset.
• Certified or working towards certification on Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated abilities to develop and deliver Food Safety training and HACCP programs.
• Ability to ensure all programs meet company protocols and regulatory guidelines and that they are effective and implemented as written.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write and verbally communicate to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite.
• Must be able to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgement, and experience.
• Must have a strong sense of ownership while maintaining a team-oriented environment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the OHSA, Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers compensation legislation.
• Courteous, professional, and effective customer service.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS (Conditions of Employment)

• First Aid training.
• Knowledge of procedures, quality standards, laws, and regulations such as OHS, BRC standards, HACCP programs, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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