Health & Safety Specialist

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Vernon, British Columbia time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R2697
** Get to know Sleeman Breweries
** At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
** What you’ll get
** To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:
* Compensation that’s a step ahead
* RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
* A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
* Benefits coverage for partners and kids
* Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
* Employee beer credit
* Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
* Employee and family assistance program
* Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
** What you’ll do – The opportunity
**** Position:
** Health & Safety Specialist
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* Location:

** Vernon, British Columbia
** Level:
** Individual Contributor
** Hiring Range:**## 77000to96200
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* Description:

** Reporting to the National Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety the Health & Safety Specialist will lead the execution of a regional health and safety program and support and promote Sleeman's internal responsibility system including all associated facilitation, training and communication. They will work with all areas of the organization to support related continuous improvement initiatives and the development and implementation of efficient and effective health and safety process controls.

This position will be based out of our Okanagan Springs Brewery in Vernon, BC.
** Responsibilities:
*** Act as primary contact for government inspectors (WorkSafeBC) during critical incidences and inspections. Support and advise management on associated orders and required actions
* Act as occupational health and safety (OHS) subject matter expert. Train, advise, coach, and mentor management with respect to their roles and responsibilities in OHS
* Lead the management team in the establishment of the health and safety strategic direction for Vernon and Delta, including identification of development needs and alignment of OHS programs and systems to achieve business results
* Lead the annual safety system audit. Prepare and report on gaps and opportunities derived from the audit to management. Develop associated action plans for Vernon and Delta to close gaps following good project management practices. Monitor progress and provide regular updates to management
* Monitor developments in OHS legislation to assess business impact and response; anticipate and develop related regional strategies and programs
* Adhere to legislation such as the Workers Compensation Act, OHS Regulations, Labour Relations Act and Employment Standards Act.
* Support and train management and/or conduct departmental hazard identification and risk assessment processes and document and maintain data in Risk Registry (e.g. annual or ad- hoc reviews)
* Maintain adherence to quality and food safety standards, risk prevention, food security and protection programs
* Review/lead incident investigations for quality and effectiveness of proposed action plans; train staff in investigation techniques and provide recommendations for follow-up, as required. Submit incident investigations to government inspectors WorkSafeBC) when required.
* Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans, lead associated site specific drills, and support national crisis management processes, as required
* Develop various communication tools for safety programs (e.g., Tool Box Talks, Sleeman TV) as required
* Manage regional workplace…