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Health & Safety Training Specialist

J.D. Irving


Job Location:

Lethbridge - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 61500 - 82000
Posted: 7 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Cavendish Farms is seeking a Training Specialist to support the development delivery and continuous improvement of training programs across our operations. This role will partner with site teams to ensure employees have the knowledge skills and resources needed to perform their work safely effectively and consistently. The successful candidate will leverage data adult learning principles and continuous improvement practices to enhance training effectiveness support compliance requirements and drive operational excellence across multiple locations.

Work Location: Position can be based in Lethbridge AB; Jamestown ND; Wheatley ON; or New Annan PE.

Salary Range: $61500 - $82000

Application Deadline:September 11th 2026 at 11:55 PM (AST)

Working Conditions

  • Combination of office and plant environment with exposure to manufacturing conditions
  • Up to 25% travel required to support training and safety initiative across different locations


Responsibilities
  • Develop implement and maintain training programs procedures and materials that support operational safety and compliance requirements.
  • Lead the design and continuous improvement of training content using adult learning principles competency validation and employee feedback.
  • Monitor training compliance participation and effectiveness ensuring training requirements are maintained by role site and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze operational data training results incidents and trends to identify training gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with site leadership and operational teams to promote consistent training practices and standardization across locations.
  • Conduct audits of training records systems and processes to ensure data accuracy compliance and program effectiveness.
  • Support change management initiatives through communication coaching training delivery and user adoption activities.
  • Provide guidance and support to site teams on training processes continuous improvement opportunities and best practices.


Qualifications
  • Post-secondary education in Education Adult Learning Human Resources Business Organizational Development Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in training learning and development and workforce development
  • Experience developing delivering and evaluating training programs for diverse employee groups.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles instructional design and training best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication facilitation coaching and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning compliance or business management systems.
  • Health & Safety experience or related certifications (CRST NCSO NEBOSH etc.) are considered assets but are not required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Canada and the United States; valid drivers license required



Required Experience:

IC


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Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more

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