Farm Safety Lead
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Job Location:
Collingwood - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bragg Lumber Company serves as the farming operations for the Oxford Food Group. Headquartered in Collingwood Nova Scotia the company operates across Atlantic Canada and Maine United States. Its activities include comprehensive land management encompassing forestry wild blueberry production carrot cultivation Apples and Bees.
Benefits of being a Bragg Lumber Employee:
- Competitive Wages
- Health Vision and Dental Benefits
- Matching Pension Plan
- Vacation Purchase Program
To learn more about Bragg Lumber Company visit: Summary:
The Farm Safety Lead is responsible for leading all aspects of farm and food safety regulatory compliance and sustainability coordination in partnership with the Oxford Food Groups Sustainability Manager. The role ensures compliance with occupational health and safety legislation GlobalG.A.P. food safety standards and internal policies while fostering a strong safety culture across farm operations.
This position drives continuous improvement in health and safety programs food safety systems and employee training. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining health and safety policies leading the toolbox talk program participating in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Farm Waste Tracker and conducting inspections hazard analyses risk assessments and audits with corrective action planning.
The Farm Safety Lead also works closely with Human Resources to support WCB claims management return-to-work programs and related occupational health and safety initiatives.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- On-site office and agriculture environment.
- Exposure to external climate conditions.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Agriculture Environmental Science Occupational Health & Safety Food Safety or related field.
- 35 years of experience in agricultural compliance food safety or farm operations management.
- Experience or knowledge in the following items would be considered an asset
- Working knowledge of Global GAP requirements and certification processes.
- Strong understanding of OH&S legislation and safety program management.
- Experience conducting audits and managing corrective actions.
- Proficiency with farm management systems and document control platforms.
- Certification in COR CRSP CHSC HACCP or related credentials.
Skills & Competencies:
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence coach and engage employees at all levels while fostering a proactive safety culture. They possess excellent organizational and documentation abilities ensuring accurate record-keeping regulatory compliance and audit readiness. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks investigate incidents determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
The successful candidate is able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment exercising sound judgment adaptability and effective time management. A high level of integrity and attention to detail is essential along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems for reporting data analysis and compliance tracking.
All successful candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check upon hire.
How to Apply:
Applications can be made online by visiting or by emailing your resume to
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- Growing Experience
- Farm Machinery
- Physiology Knowledge
- Management Experience
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture
- Apache Pig
- Farming
- Irrigation
- Production Management
- Financial Management
