JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Corporate Health, Safety, & Environment (HS&E) Manager, the Senior HS&E Specialist will assist the Site Leads & Managers to ensure the corporate standards and directions are imbedded in divisional safety strategies.
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Applications Due: July 8th, 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and review all components required of HSE Safety Management System including but not limited to policies, procedures, and forms. Manage continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate hazard identifications, near misses, accidents, injuries, and safety violations and determine root cause and corrective actions
• Ensure regulatory compliance with relevant HSE legislation and requirements, act as a liaison for external inspections and audits, drive corporate HSE expectations
• Conduct periodic site safety inspections and/or audits to monitor progress towards compliance with safety standards and strategy including assisting multiple business units with internal audits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 7 to 10 years' experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field
• Certified Occupational Health and Safety designation, such as CRSP, CHSC, CHSE, or equivalent and/
• An established Health and Safety background with experience conducting Incident Investigations, Hazard Assessments, developing JHA's, SOP's and Safety Training Programs would be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage team members and other stakeholders;
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to obtain certificate program in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in an agricultural or operational environment will be considered an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to travel is required

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ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies