Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry.

Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the scoop - Summary

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager (CAN) will be a role model for safety working at our state-of-the-art facility in Acheson, AB.

As a Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager, you will be offered a great opportunity to affect and make a difference, working closely with production and management, and through your coaching and mentoring to embed a strong safety culture throughout our facility.

Responsibilities will include training employees in safety management best practices and providing day-to-day guidance and advice.

What a typical day looks like

• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies, practices, and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
• Provide leadership and vision for future growth and development by helping Operations Leadership ensure employees are informed, aligned, and accountable.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the smooth operation of the Occupational Joint Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Committee.
• Provide guidance, support, and oversight to HSE-related teams in executing their roles and responsibilities
• Identify HSE coaching opportunities throughout the facility, offer yourself as an HSE mentor, and actively participate in improving Champion Petfoods’ culture with leadership and those on the front line
• Provide technical expertise and support for implementing and maintaining HSE programs/systems in coordination with P&O at Champion Petfoods (Examples: Hazard Identification, Behavior-based Observations, Hazard Assessment documentation, Inspections, Near Miss Reporting, and Incident Investigation)
• Partner with HSE professionals and teams to develop and improve manuals, policies, and procedures
• Develop and implement safety-related training materials
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation Process
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of all safety programs and documentation
• Collaborate with management to identify and address all Health and Safety gaps
• Conduct and lead incident investigations ensuring causes, immediate actions, and appropriate corrective actions, using the hierarchy of controls, are identified and implemented
• Implement Champion Petfoods HSE practices, policies, and plans
• Communicate legislative changes to team members, operations leadership, and employees, supporting and leading full compliance with OHSE legislation at all levels
• Provide necessary training, leadership, and organization
• Assist P&O with the orientation of new employees and contractors as required
• Be available on a regular basis for evening or overnight shifts
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

• Preferred formal training and certification such as:
• Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) certificate or diploma
• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation
• 5+ years of experience as a Safety Leader in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in research, analysis, interpretation, and implementation of safety regulations, standards, and best practices as they pertain to Champion Petfoods operations
• Effective and clear communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of professionalism and diplomacy
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others and gain commitment
• Highly motivated and proactive; eagerly accepting new challenges and working under minimal supervision with effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Direct experience assessing training needs, creating training materials to fulfill those needs, and then delivering the training using strong presentation skills and the ability to adapt to the audience
• Motivated, energetic, goal-oriented, and a positive outlook is critical
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and other stakeholders
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and development skills
• Workers’ Compensation, Fit for Hire, and Modified Work process experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Project management skills

Working Conditions

• Travel between facilities as required
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to physically inspect company property and assets, in order to meet occupational health and safety requirements

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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