Health, Safety & Training Advisor

About the Role

You are fueled by a strong personal drive, constantly aiming to surpass expectations. Your history demonstrates your prowess as a team player, leveraging adept communication skills—both written and verbal. Safety and procedures are your forte, backed by extensive knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations. Your exceptional organizational skills and customer-centric approach enhance your effectiveness and encourage those around you.

As the Health, Safety & Training (HST) Advisor, you will organize and arrange safety, on-the-job, operational, and values training for all plant employees. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will have an interactive role with the management team while providing support for all employees on the site.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safety and operational orientation for new hires, ensuring compliance with training requirements.
• Collaborate with employees and management to develop and maintain career development plans and training needs.
• Conduct mill safety reviews, investigations, and audits, monitoring compliance with corporate safety directives.
• Lead divisional safety practices, including chairing safety committee meetings and promoting participation in health and safety practices.
• Provide guidance, training, and support for trainers, while fostering excellent employee relations and addressing inquiries about policies and procedures.
• Coordinate environmental responsibilities, including conducting tests and samples, maintaining records, and supporting audits in collaboration with Canfor’s environmental team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in training & development in a health and/or safety role.
• Safety management experience (e.g., Enablon) is an asset.
• Experience in managing Safety Programs.
• Working knowledge of web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be a champion of safety at all times and a subject matter expert in OSHA regulations and safety best practices.

Qualifications

In a perfect world, you also have:

• A college degree in Business or an industrial-related field, along with additional safety coursework.
• Industrial manufacturing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

About Canfor

We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Benefits

• Learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage.
• Competitive compensation.
• Industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.