Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years.

From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry.

Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime , provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company.

Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here's the scoop – Summary

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager (CAN) will be a role model for safety working at our state-of-the-art facility in Acheson, AB.

As a Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager, you will be offered a great opportunity to affect and make a difference, working closely with production and management, and through your coaching and mentoring to embed a strong safety culture throughout our facility.

Responsibilities will include training employees in safety management best practices and providing day-to-day guidance and advice.

• What a typical day looks like
• Ensure compliance with the Company's policies, practices, and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
• Provide leadership and vision for future growth and development by helping Operations Leadership ensure employees are informed, aligned, and accountable.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the smooth operation of the Occupational Joint Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Committee.
• Provide guidance, support, and oversight to HSE-related teams in executing their roles and responsibilities
• Identify HSE coaching opportunities throughout the facility, offer yourself as an HSE mentor, and actively participate in improving Champion Petfoods' culture with leadership and those on the front line
• Provide technical expertise and support for implementing and maintaining HSE programs/systems in coordination with P&O at Champion Petfoods (Examples: Hazard Identification, Behavior-based Observations, Hazard Assessment documentation, Inspections, Near Miss Reporting, and Incident Investigation)
• Partner with HSE professionals and teams to develop and improve manuals, policies, and procedures
• Develop and implement safety-related training materials
• Oversee Workers' Compensation Process
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of all safety programs and documentation
• Collaborate with management to identify and address all Health and Safety gaps
• Conduct and lead incident investigations ensuring causes, immediate actions, and appropriate corrective actions, using the hierarchy of controls, are identified and implemented
• Implement Champion Petfoods HSE practices, policies, and plans
• Communicate legislative changes to team members, operations leadership, and employees, supporting and leading full compliance with OHSE legislation at all levels
• Provide necessary training, leadership, and organization
• Assist P&O with the orientation of new employees and contractors as required
• Be available on a regular basis for evening or overnight shifts
• Perform other duties as assigned
• What you'll bring

Preferred formal training and certification such as

• Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) certificate or diploma
• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation
• 5+ years of experience as a Safety Leader in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in research, analysis, interpretation, and implementation of safety regulations, standards, and best practices as they pertain to Champion Petfoods operations
• Effective and clear communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of professionalism and diplomacy
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others and gain commitment
• Highly motivated and proactive; eagerly accepting new challenges and working under minimal supervision with effective time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Direct experience assessing training needs, creating training materials to fulfill those needs, and then delivering the training using strong presentation skills and the ability to adapt to the audience
• Motivated, energetic, goal-oriented, and a positive outlook is critical
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and other stakeholders
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and development skills
• Workers