Health & Safety Manager

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join the Mowi Canada East Inc. team! If you are a passionate individual who is committed to making a difference, then this is an exciting opportunity to expand your career! Position location is flexible within Atlantic Canada.

ABOUT THE JOB

Reporting to the Managing Director, in this role you will manage our Health & Safety Department to support all aspects of the organization in the delivery of a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety program.

The main duties of this role include:

1. Working with the management team in a collaborative and productive manner to foster an engaged safety culture;
2. Developing and monitoring health and safety initiatives;
3. Leading the development and implementation of emergency response plans and procedures, including drills and exercises;
4. Coordinating with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and permits;
5. Preparing and managing a health and safety compliance budget;
6. Leading investigations into incidents and accidents, determining the root cause and implementing corrective actions;
7. Conducting workplace inspections and audits;
8. Being a mentor for health and safety.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate would be safety oriented and forward-thinking with a passion for the industry. They would have:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Health & Safety Professional;
• Post-Secondary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety;
• Previous experience in aquaculture and/or manufacturing would be an asset;
• Leadership and project management experience;
• Well-developed English verbal and written communication skills;
• Good computer and document management skills;
• Understanding of OHS administration including WorkSafe claims management;
• Thorough knowledge of OHS regulations and requirements as they relate to marine environments;
• Ability to effectively liaise with regulatory officials;
• Effective presentation and employee training skills;
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and participate in training opportunities;
• Ability to work well with employees across the organization in a team-oriented environment;
• Ability to work safely and effectively in challenging weather and travel by boat to marine sites;
• Ability to operate a small vessel to and from marine sites when necessary;
• Marine-related training certificates would be an asset;
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada and able to travel to all of our locations throughout Atlantic Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER

Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader, we offer:

• Competitive wages and permanent full-time work;
• Health & Dental Flex Benefit Plan including Life & Disability Insurance;
• Employee Family Assistance Program including Telemedicine & Digital Pharmacy;
• Annual Employee Wellness Reimbursements;
• Potential for Annual Bonus and Employee Stock Options;
• Company provided Gear and PPE;
• Opportunity to work and travel with a large global company.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear from you!

Mowi values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.