Food Safety & Ehs Coordinator

Reporting to the General Manager, the Food Safety and EH&S Coordinator will be responsible for the execution of local and Corporate Food Safety and EHS programs, policies and processes. This individual will have a dotted line reporting to the Regional Food Safety Director and the Regional EH&S Manager.

Role Responsibilities:

Food Safety:

• Execute local and Corporate Food Safety-related programs, policies and processes
• Manage HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan and pre-requisite programs
• Ensure compliance with applicable Food Safety regulatory requirements
• Handle and oversee product recall process to ensure timely communication and execution of appropriate procedures, and completion of documentation
• Conduct Food Safety observations of key associates performing Food Safety activities
• Routinely audit Food Safety practices, evaluate site performance and provide feedback to internal stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

EH&S

• Main point of contact for onsite EHS-related matters
• Provide cyclical reporting for SyscoSafe and other EHS programs and initiatives
• Assist and coordinate with incident investigations including, but not limited to First Aid, WorksafeBC, ICBC and near misses
• Transportation Safety Administrator for Smith System & Defensive Driving
• Coordinate JHSC Meetings and monthly inspections including Racking
• Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Assist in developing safe work practices & procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years food industry experience in areas such as distribution, QA, food production or equivalent
• Completion of post-secondary education in Food Science, Safety or equivalent
• Previous experience in GFSI audits, SQF or BRC preferred
• Basic knowledge of food microbiology, Food Safety and food defense
• Working knowledge of product traceability and stock management a bonus
• Familiarity with WHMIS, Health & Safety and FSQA practices considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to converse with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and decision making skills; ability to make sound judgement independently
• Frequent physical exertion and lifting of up to 20+ lbs. required

Location: 4911 Wellington Road, Nanaimo BC V9T 2H5

Schedule: May require stat holiday or overtime hours

What We Offer:

• Employee benefits including extended health and dental after 3 months waiting period
• Company matching Group Pension Plan after 3 months waiting period
• Paid time off including 2 weeks' vacation time, 5 sick days, 2 personal days and more
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition reimbursement program

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• This role is required to be on-site. Are you comfortable with this role requirement?

Work Location: In person