Sr. Health & Safety Manager

Provide senior health and safety leadership across the network championing a proactive zero-injury culture and ensuring every site operates in full compliance with federal and provincial regulations. Develop and lead the rollout of a new safety management platform and modernize standard operating procedures to embed consistent audit-ready practices network-wide.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation:$122000 - $172000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills experience education training job- related knowledge and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles salaries are adjusted according to scheduled addition to base salary this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leafs annual short-term incentive plan.Develop and lead the following initiatives:

• Enterprise rollout of the new safety management software platform across all sites driving adoption training and data integrity.
• Standardization of SOPs to ensure ongoing compliance with federal and provincial health and safety regulations.
• A proactive safety culture that reduces incidents injuries and lost-time across the network.
• Governance auditing and corrective-action routines that sustain regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring of leading and lagging safety indicators with performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Hazard identification risk assessment and corrective-action tracking through to closure.
• H&S training and certification programs that strengthen frontline capability and engagement.
• Emergency preparedness and crisis-response planning across the site network.
• Design pilot and scale enterprise safety initiatives aligned with the corporate H&S strategy.
• Partner with the VP H&S to develop prioritize and execute the multi-year H&S strategy and annual operating plan.
• Lead and develop a high-performing H&S team by building capability coaching performance strengthening engagement and developing future leaders

Strategic Responsibility

• Translate the enterprise H&S strategy into actionable site plans priorities and standards.
• Advise site and operations leaders on H&S risks and recommend policy and process improvements.
• Anticipate evolving federal and provincial regulation and lead site readiness planning.

Financial Responsibility & Impact

• Manage the H&S program budget including safety platform training and vendor spend.
• Improve cost efficiency by reducing injury rates lost-time claims and related premium costs.
• Support capital and resource planning with cost-benefit analysis for H&S investments.

What Youll Bring:

• 7-9 yrs H&S specific experience
• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial OHS legislation
• Enterprise software implementation and change management
• SOP and safety standards development
• Cross-functional influence and leadership
• Incident investigation and risk assessment
• Data-driven safety performance analysis
• CRSP designation an asset
• Degree in Engineering or H&S

• Being part of a high-performance people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe rewards excellence and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities including workshops speaker series events and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees diplomas professional certification or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition safer food and workplaces more humane animal care and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

Were a global food company with approximately 10000 team members. We operate sites in 20 locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico and do business in Asia.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building investing in recognizing and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace embrace all forms of diversity and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers our customers our people our communities our shareholders and the environment.

• Doing Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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