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Sanimax

Reclaims agri-food by-products into ingredients

Health and Safety Coordinator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Montreal, QC, Canada
In PersonOn-site manufacturing plant presence is required.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • Education in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety laws and regulations.
  • Experience conducting inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Bilingualism in French and English is required; English proficiency is required to support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues and business partners.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain and strengthen the health and safety culture.
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of the prevention program.
  • Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the plant.
  • Participate in accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Coordinate and deliver health and safety training to employees and contractors.
  • Participate in Health and Safety Committee activities and monitor action plans.
  • Develop tools, procedures, and communication methods that support continuous improvement.
  • Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to support production and maintenance teams.
  • Participate in ergonomic assessments, lockout/tagout initiatives, and risk control programs.
  • Support emergency preparedness activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a resource person for managers and employees on health and safety matters.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects related to health and safety.

About the company

Sanimax collects organic waste from agri-food by-products, such as used cooking oil, meat by-products, and on-farm deadstock, from over 25,000 clients across the Americas. Through rendering, it converts these materials into industrial ingredients used in animal nutrition and agriculture. The company operates its own logistics network to create a stable supply chain and uses sustainability measures like biofiltration to reduce environmental impact. Sanimax differentiates itself by being family-owned with a large, nationwide collection footprint and by repurposing waste at scale to support a circular economy. Its goal is to turn millions of tons of by-products that would otherwise go to landfills into useful resources, helping reduce waste and promote greener manufacturing in the agri-food sector.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Sanimax invested in Entosystem on October 2, 2024, broadening insect-protein exposure.
  • On January 15, 2026, Guillaume Dubois became Canada country manager, strengthening execution.
  • Sanimax committed $10 million to Lévis in 2025, signaling continued capex despite pressure.

What critics are saying

  • Montreal courts backed odor violations; citizen complaints still define the company’s reputation.
  • The RDP-PAT retrofit needs an air system by December 2025 and water plant by July 2027.
  • A forced shutdown in Montreal would cripple Sanimax’s Quebec operations and customer relationships.

What makes Sanimax unique

  • Sanimax turns agri-food waste into industrial ingredients across the Americas.
  • Its rendering network serves 25,000 clients and anchors circular-economy supply chains.
  • Decades of family ownership since 1939 keep decisions tightly centralized.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Gym Membership
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options

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