Parrish and Heimbecker is hiring a
Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

• Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Health & Safety Specialist for our Milling division based in Cambridge, ON.
• P&H is the largest Canadian-owned milling company sourcing wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. From its mills in various locations, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers across Canada, the United States, and international markets.

Benefits

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Specialist to join our team and ensure a safe, compliant workplace. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, working directly in the field to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement safety protocols. This role will involve collaborating with both employees and leadership to develop, maintain, and improve health and safety programs, while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Day to Day

• Ensure compliance with Federal regulations by creating and maintaining policies and SOPs aligned with legislative updates, emerging risks, and best practices.
• Lead safety training sessions for employees and coordinate third-party training programs to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend preventive measures to improve workplace safety.
• Monitor adherence to safety laws, industry standards, and site-specific requirements, collaborating with management to implement corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of safety inspections, incident reports, and employee training certifications to support compliance and improvement.
• Work closely with operations teams to implement safety programs, providing hands-on training and guidance on risk identification and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative environment where safety is prioritized across all levels of the workforce.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant role within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience in a food manufacturing setting is considered an asset.
• Experience with incident investigation, root causes analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• CRSP Designation is considered an asset.