Job Description

The Opportunity:

Provide senior health and safety leadership across the network, championing a proactive, zero-injury culture and ensuring every site operates in full compliance with federal and provincial regulations. Develop and lead the rollout of a new safety management platform and modernize standard operating procedures to embed consistent, audit-ready practices network-wide.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
 

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Compensation:  $122,000 - $172,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive
 

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.  In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf's annual short-term incentive plan. 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Develop and lead the following initiatives:

• Enterprise rollout of the new safety management software platform across all sites, driving adoption, training, and data integrity.
• Standardization of SOPs to ensure ongoing compliance with federal and provincial health and safety regulations.
• A proactive safety culture that reduces incidents, injuries, and lost-time across the network.
• Governance, auditing, and corrective-action routines that sustain regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring of leading and lagging safety indicators, with performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and corrective-action tracking through to closure.
• H&S training and certification programs that strengthen frontline capability and engagement.
• Emergency preparedness and crisis-response planning across the site network.
• Design, pilot and scale enterprise safety initiatives aligned with the corporate H&S strategy.
• Partner with the VP H&S to develop, prioritize and execute the multi-year H&S strategy and annual operating plan.
• Lead and develop a high-performing H&S team by building capability, coaching performance, strengthening engagement, and developing future leaders

Strategic Responsibility

• Translate the enterprise H&S strategy into actionable site plans, priorities, and standards.
• Advise site and operations leaders on H&S risks and recommend policy and process improvements.
• Anticipate evolving federal and provincial regulation and lead site readiness planning.

Financial Responsibility & Impact

• Manage the H&S program budget, including safety platform, training, and vendor spend.
• Improve cost efficiency by reducing injury rates, lost-time claims, and related premium costs.
• Support capital and resource planning with cost-benefit analysis for H&S investments.

What You'll Bring:

• 7-9 yrs H&S specific experience
• In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial OHS legislation
• Enterprise software implementation and change management
• SOP and safety standards development
• Cross-functional influence and leadership
• Incident investigation and risk assessment
• Data-driven safety performance analysis
• CRSP designation an asset
• Degree in Engineering or H&S

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.