Job Description:

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 current 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

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