Health and Safety Coordinator

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. has an opportunity for a full-time Health and Safety Coordinator to join our AGRIS team. As Health and Safety Coordinator, you report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for maintaining and promoting the company’s occupational health and safety policies, programs, and procedures, as well as assessing and improving operational work processes, operations environmental and creating awareness of safe working practices across our AGRIS locations. AGRIS Co-operative is committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment for all employees, partners and customers and this role is key to this commitment.

What will you be responsible for:

1. Provides an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.
2. Support the oversite and provide expertise in relation to the Canada Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) program and ensure applicable OH&S legislative regulations and company standards are maintained.
3. Chairs the Senior Health & Safety Committee and work with the members to ensure occupational health and safety is prioritized and effectively practiced throughout all areas of the organization.
4. Creates recommendations, implements, evaluates, and maintains workplace health and safety policies and procedures in conjunction with the Senior Safety Committee and AGRIS Co-operative Leadership.
5. Perform regular job site audits and inspections.
6. Update and maintain all H&S training requirements, leveraging the training systems, programs available and through regular monthly Health and Safety meeting records.
7. Work closely with site supervisors and safety committee representatives to complete hazard assessments as required, as well as to implement policy and programs on site.
8. Ensuring the compilation, updating and distribution of health and safety related documentation as required on site.
9. Perform regular safety checks of equipment, vehicle(s), etc. as may be required to support inspections and site safety.
10. Support the investigation of all incidents for accuracy and causation (near misses, injury, property damage, utility contacts and 3rd party damage claims).
11. Educate and ensure steps and procedures required in case of an accident are in place and known by all staff to ensure they follow the detailed procedures as stipulated.

Requirements for this job:

1. Related professional education from a recognized college or university.
2. An agricultural background is preferred.
3. Occupational Health and Safety experience with a sound knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and must be familiar with relevant health, safety and environmental regulations, standards, and guidelines.
4. Ability to work irregular hours.
5. A valid driver’s license is required.
6. Preference given to individuals with CRSP or other health and safety certifications.
7. Proven interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.

If you are interested in a career in agriculture as part of an industry leader, developing innovative solutions and enhancing the profitability of our farmer-owners, we want to meet with you!

About AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.

AGRIS Co-operative is a dynamic and successful farmer-owned co-operative that prides itself on providing quality agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customers and farmer-owners. AGRIS is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy, and petroleum services.

AGRIS Co-operative is a 100 per cent farmer-owned grain marketing and farm-input supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer-owners across 14 locations in Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex and Lambton counties.

The co-operative is a partner of Great Lakes Grain, a grain merchandising company. AGRIS Co-operative is a member-owner of GROWMARK, Inc. and markets products and services under the FS banner.

AGRIS Co-operative has branches located in Brigden, Chatham, Cottam, Dutton, Glencoe, Leamington, McGregor, Muirkirk, Rochester, Stoney Point, Thamesville, Tupperville and Wheatley.

Please forward your resume in confidence by November 22, 2024, to:

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply, however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• agricultural: 1 year (preferred)
• Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety Occupations: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 0N1

Application deadline: 2024-11-24