Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of branded and custom food products that proudly helps food providers in the U.S., Canada and more than 60 other countries earn a special place on consumers’ tables. We do this by continually crafting custom dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients.

Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America. When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, the EHS Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Health, Safety and Environmental, programs for Ventura Foods in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsible for the development and promotion of an EHS culture.

Develop and implement safety initiatives, controls, and procedures to address safety risks in the workplace.

Participate in incident investigations, prepare reports and follow-up, identify root cause and ensure that appropriate control measures are implemented.

Develop or launch various training programs.

Contribute to the development and implementation of EHS programs.

Manage EHS databases such as; SDS (3E) / Lockout (Brady360)/ Ergonomics – (Safety In Motion)/ Contractor Management – (ISN )

Manage contractor safety program and supporting documentation for all safety projects.

Conduct EHS orientation and train new hires in areas such as WHIMS, LOTO, Safety Awareness, etc.

Perform hazard / risk assessments - Job Task Analysis, PPE

Schedule and support IH programs such as but not limited to noise surveys, hearing tests, respirator FIT testing, etc.

Support the Sustainability program by participating in meetings and kaizen events.

Responsible for Administrative tasks: JHSC minutes, Plant area inspections, maintenance of Safety board

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

1+ years of Environmental Health & Safety Experience.

Post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree) combined with a certification in Occupational Safety and Health.

Working towards Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred, or willing to attain.

Comprehensive knowledge in occupational hygiene, industrial safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations.

Familiarity with WSIB claims management an asset

Manufacturing experience is an advantage

Reporting of any Food Safety or Quality Problems:

Staff are to report any food safety or food quality problems or concerns that they become aware of to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Ventura Foods Canada, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria for the designated position.