Health, Safety, Environment and Human Resources Business Partner

Health, Safety, Environment and Human Resources Business Partner

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Department: Health and Safety & Human Resources
Reports to: Director, Human Resources
Status: Full Time

Location: Teeswater

Food & Safety Quality Level: 1

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and the Director, Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability, this position will lead both our on-site Human Resources (HR) and our site health, safety, and environment (HS&E) agenda, further embedding these critical areas within the culture. Working closely with the Operations Manager and site management, and in conjunction with our HR Director and H&S Director, you will guide and provide service on all matters relating to HR policies, procedures and practices as well as the effective management of our corporate health, safety & environmental program, employee education, and H&S policy and procedures.

Also working collaboratively with our local Operations, Bulk Hauling, and other site partners, you will be required to prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, manage a high level of detail including compliance, claims management and local data administration. You have a safety-first mentality, understand the value of working as part of a team, and enjoy the challenge of a highly important role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily onsite HR & Health & Safety leadership.
• Provide support and advice to management and staff on a wide range of employee relations and human resources initiatives, while promoting positive relations with all stakeholders.
• Provide direction and lead internal employee investigations.
• Accountable to ensure site employee engagement plan is actioned.
• Lead and support site Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Provide direction and guidance on local compensation and benefit questions, policies and reviews.
• Assist in the upkeep of the Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental compliance management system.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external health, safety & environmental audits and inspections.
• Ensure integrity pertaining to compensation management across the site, including data accuracy, internal compensation, and pay structures.
• Site lead for communication to employees including company bulletin boards, app and TV’s.
• Complete Form 7s and coordinate the return-to-work program (RTW).
• Help coordinate environmental affairs: Environmental Approvals, Monitoring and Reporting, Hazardous Materials Management (waste material disposal), and Waste Management.
• Track and schedule all health, safety & environmental training programs.
• Monitor and inspect site to ensure HSE compliance; assist in and ensure proper investigation and reporting of incidents and accidents; and conduct in-house training sessions on site (e.g. orientations, hazard assessments, shop talks, etc.).
• Facilitate the organizing of corporate events such as fundraising campaigns and holiday parties and actively participate in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Attend prescribed courses/training.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree with focus on Health and Safety AND Human Resource Management (CHRP or working towards preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hands-on Health, Safety and Environment AND HR leadership role.
• Solid working knowledge of health, safety & environmental regulations and related principles and practices.
• Demonstrated effective change management and influencing skills.
• Experience conducting adult training considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Understanding that maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information is mandatory.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and coach others, while working collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong professionalism and diplomacy pertaining to all areas of discretion and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Self-starter, strategic thinker and customer-focused.
• Demonstrated strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and HRM systems.

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.

Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

• 21 Clinton St N, Teeswater, ON N0G 2S0, Canada