Health and Safety Specialist

Overview

The Health and Safety Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring that safety standards, regulations, and procedures are not only met but exceeded during all stages of development, design, and operations. They will identify potential hazards in manufacturing processes, conduct in-depth risk assessments, and develop and implement robust safety protocols. This role involves spearheading the development of safety systems, managing compliance, and providing training to foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Company

Motif Labs is a leading cannabis brand house in Canada, proudly holding top market share positions in vapes and infused pre-rolls. As the largest private cannabis business in Canada, our diverse portfolio of winning brands (BOXHOT, DEBUNK, Boondocks, and Rizzlers) is curated to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of today's consumer market. Motif Labs is committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed client and consumer expectations.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and own the safety management system, including trending and KPI management to improve safety performance.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety protocols that exceed regulatory requirements.
3. Perform comprehensive risk analysis and coach teams on hazard identification and mitigation techniques.
4. Take ownership of Pre-Start Safety Review (PSR) processes, ensuring compliance in process design, application, and software safety standards.
5. Serve as the primary liaison with the Ministry of Labour and ensure all safety regulations are followed.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety considerations are embedded in all process improvement efforts.
7. Conduct regular audits of health and safety management systems and drive risk mitigation plans, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
8. Mentor and support the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and all relevant regulations.
9. Develop and maintain safety programs that meet or exceed OHSA, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), and other industry-specific safety standards.
10. Be available for flexible scheduling, including after-hours support, to address any urgent safety issues.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Occupational Health & Safety Certificate/Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering required. Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in an engineering role with a strong focus on safety, such as plant or process engineering, project design, or technical services.
2. In-depth knowledge of OHSA regulations, process hazards, failure mechanisms, and industrial safeguards.
3. Expertise in Classifications of Hazardous Areas / Hazloc and experience conducting safety audits.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement with workgroups and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and contractors.

Motif Labs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and currently reside in the country, as we do not offer sponsorship.