Health & Safety Advisor

## Job Type:
Temporary (Durée déterminée)

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

Reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager, the Health & Safety Advisor will have the following responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to join an organization undergoing significant transformation, where health and safety are at the heart of decision-making. Based at the future Boisbriand site, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team and will take on stimulating challenges to strengthen a strong and sustainable prevention culture.

‘An environment that empowers you to take action:’

- Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;

- Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;

- Employee assistance program;

- Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);

- Pension plan with company contributions;

- Salary range 004: 73 000$ à 91 200$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

‘ What you’ll be responsible for each day:’

1. Health & Safety Governance, Prevention and Compliance

- Develops and promotes a prevention culture where health and safety are considered a core value.

- Develops, implements, and continuously improves the Health & Safety program and management system for the automated distribution centre.

- Leads critical risk assessments and the implementation of preventive controls before operations begin.

- Provides technical expertise to ensure the effective application of Health & Safety programs and requirements.

- Participates in the implementation and operation of the Health & Safety Committee and subcommittees.

- Analyzes Health & Safety performance indicators, identifies trends, and recommends improvement actions.

- Participates in improvement projects, equipment modifications, and operational transformations to ensure Health & Safety requirements are integrated from the design stage.

2. Operational Support and Risk Management

- Supports teams in operationalizing the Health & Safety management system during start-up and ongoing operations.

- Influences, advises, and supports managers and employees in achieving Health & Safety objectives.

- Supports the monitoring of leading indicators and key prevention activities.

- Facilitates incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.

- Ensures the follow-up and closure of action plans to prevent the recurrence of incidents.

- Participates in Gemba walks, Health & Safety inspections, and daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews.

- Coordinates Health & Safety activities involving contractors, suppliers, and external partners to ensure compliance with site requirements.

3. Competency Development, Leadership and Transformation

- Coordinates and supports the development of Health & Safety competencies.

- Acts as a coach and trusted partner to managers and employees.

- Supports teams in adopting new Health & Safety practices, processes, and requirements.

- Actively contributes to integrating health and safety into operations and continuously improving site performance.

‘ The individual who will own this role’

- College or university degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related field;

- 3 to 5 years of Health & Safety experience in an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or automated environment.

- Strong oral and written communication skills in French and English (English required to work with colleagues and clients in other Canadian provinces).

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.  Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.