The Opportunity: The HSSE Manager is accountable for the administration and maintenance of MLF’s Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) while working with management to ensure compliance with all corporate and legislative requirements. The HSSE Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and also provides coaching to managers and supervisors in the ongoing administration of the system. Working as part of the Site Leadership Team, the HSSE Manager leads safety and wellness initiatives to develop safer, healthier, and more effective ways of working. Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount Compensation: $96,000
- $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job-related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to managers, supervisors, and employees in safety and incident prevention activities.
- Ensure Occupational Health and Safety roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, understood, and acted upon by managers, supervisors, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and all employees.
- Foster good staff relationships to maintain commitment from all employees.
- Implement and monitor the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), including safe work procedures and on-the-job training.
- Maintain and review OHSMS documentation.
- Ensure that inspections, hazard analyses,



risk assessments, and audits are conducted followed with development and implementation of corrective actions.
- Train and assist supervisors on accurate and thorough incident investigations.
- Administer and maintain incident reporting/recording systems to ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements.
- Use incident data and root cause analysis to provide direction and recommendations on how to mitigate/control losses and foster a proactive safety culture.
- Ensure an adequate corrective action process is applied to inspections, incident investigations, trend analysis, internal audits, and orders from regulatory bodies.
- Provide or assist with the coordination of orientation, education, and training to managers, supervisors, employees, and the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
- Participate in the Occupational Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Provide disability management support.
- Ensure plant H&S; rules and policies are followed.
- Comply with legislative requirements.
- Assist with the rehabilitation of employees after incidents or injuries, and ensure return-to-work placements are conducted productively, consistently within restrictions, and in a cost-effective manner.
- Communicate with the employee’s health care practitioner to clarify functional abilities to facilitate safe return to work.
- Produce reports and statistical information, analyze trends,



and present findings and/or recommendations.
- Conduct and coordinate training sessions for management, supervisors, employees, Joint OHS Committee members, and new hires on Occupational Health and Safety practices, legislation, and industry changes.
- File WSIB reports, ensuring all required information is clearly presented and reported to the Board within required timelines.
- Ensure consistent follow up with employees on modified/transitional work programs to monitor progress.
- Maintain confidential personnel records.
- Develop and communicate an emergency response program and procedures to management and supervision.
- Coordinate training for emergency response personnel.
- Develop and communicate the crisis response programs and procedures. What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 3-7 years of experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role in a manufacturing or process industry.
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety, Certificate or diploma program in Occupational Health and Safety, or College diploma or university degree in any discipline (with preference to the sciences).
- Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably within a manufacturing or process environment, consistent with company values.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation combined with training in hazard recognition, assessment, and control.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Capability of working and interacting with all levels within an organization.
- Proven ability to deliver positive business results.
- Ability to seek out and apply best practices as sol

📌 HSSE Manager Bradford, ON 10/16/2026 (Bradford West Gwillimbury)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Bradford West Gwillimbury