Foley’s Candies Hiring for Health & Safety Coordinator at Richmond, BC Full Time

Our MISSION: “To Share Happiness Through Chocolate”

Our VISION: “From idea to indulgence, we leverage innovation and deep collaboration to deliver our partners, sustainable craft chocolate solutions”

Our VALUES: Communication. Curiosity. Impact. Accountability. Collaboration. Community

Looking for a job that offers you a friendly environment and growth? This opportunity might be just for you. We want to work with someone who brings energy & positivity, a passion for guarding the well-being of our employees, and a willingness to serve collaboratively with our team.

We are excited to share this opportunity to join our team as an Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator. This contract (may turn into a permanent), full-time role, reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the Manager of People & Culture, will be based out of Richmond BC with one to two days a week spent onsite supporting our Delta BC location.

What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the Manager of People & Culture, this position is responsible for the ongoing development and enhancement of the plant’s Occupational Health and Safety Program. This involves implementing the approved health and safety initiatives to maintain compliance with OH&S legislation. Performing inspections of the facility and equipment identify potential hazards and recommend preventative measures. Investigate accidents and work-related illnesses. As well, support the facility in general health.

Responsible for management of day-to-day management of the health & safety issues within the plant and WCB claims

Prepare and submit WCB forms to WorkSafe BC, monitor claims

Coordinate the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Coordinate monthly first aid meetings

Implement and oversee safety programs

Identification of hazardous conditions and practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, risk assessments and development of recommendation

Ensuring the quality of accident investigations and the completion of documentation

Arrange and coordinate return-to-work and modified duties for employees.

Maintain/update Job Safety Analysis and preparation of safe work practices.

Provide support, advice and guidance with respect to all health and safety activities

Produces reports and statistical information as required

Work closely with management to ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to as required by legislation

Assist with new employee orientation and safety training

Ensures that company safety policies and procedures remain compliant with current legal and WorksafeBC requirements, responsible to review, amend, update, or create safety policies and procedures as needed.

Responsible to attend and address WorksafeBC or related facility tours, findings or orders as may occur.

Plays a key role in employee, supervisor and management training and monitoring in the implementation and maintenance of company safe work policies and procedures as required by their roles.

Performs other duties as required

What you will bring with you:
1-3 years’ experience in the administration of policies and legislative compliance

Experience in safety or a related field preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in an accredited Occupational Health and Safety certification program

CRSP designation an asset

Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation combined with training in hazard recognition, assessment, and control

Knowledge of Return To Work and modified work programs

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with hourly employees and management personnel in a collaborative environment

Self-starting proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment

Transparency in dealing with others, high level of integrity, and work ethic

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills