Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional food service systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Home Solutions division is the world’s leading provider of smart systems for domestic kitchens. Drawing on a long history of reliability and expertise, we help our partners enhance their businesses and provide outstanding kitchen and cooking experiences to our consumers by offering complete solutions for food preparation and cooking.

Job Summary
The Safety Coordinator supports the implementation, maintenance and the continuous improvement of the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. This is a hands-on role which focuses on day-to-day safety activities, compliance support, and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization, with training and mentorship provided.

Health, Safety & Environmental:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of health and safety policies in compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Assists in with site preparedness and emergency response plans, including alert systems
• Assists with workplace safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification.
• Assists in ISO preparedness and customer compliance audits.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, including documentation and follow-up actions.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental awareness through communication, engagement, and on-the-floor presence.
• Support sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, recycling, and energy efficiency efforts.
• Assists with safety training coordination, recordkeeping, and employee onboarding related to HSE.
• Assist with training deliverables as well as participate in toolbox talks

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, training, and corrective actions and track to closure.
• Assist in preparing basic safety metrics and reports for management review.
• Assists with internal and if necessary external audits
• Support compliance with applicable HSE regulations and internal standards.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve safety practices and workplace conditions.
• Collaborate with supervisors, employees, and leadership to reinforce a proactive safety culture.
• Stay informed on basic HSE best practices and regulatory updates (training provided as needed).

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Entry-level experience or co-op/internship experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Mechanical / Electrical expertise would benefit the candidate with knowledge of machinery
• Production processing knowledge would be useful, this includes raw materials, manufacturing and warehousing activities.
• Willingness to complete HSE-related training and certifications as required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and observational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and approachable mindset.

At Franke Kindred Canada, we care about your well-being and work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, and extended health care, life insurance, and an employee assistance program to support you in all aspects of life. Enjoy on-site parking, paid time off, and a wellness program designed to keep you healthy and energized. Plus, we help you plan for the future with our RRSP matching program.

Salary
The salary for this position ranges from CAD $50,000 - $60,000 per year,aligned with experience and qualifications.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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