Health & Safety Specialist

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

The newly created position of Health and Safety Specialist will provide expertise in elevating our safety culture and supporting the goal of a zero-injury workplace. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations for our global operations and maintaining organizational policies. Key accountabilities include developing training, programs, policies and resources and collaborating with various departments to implement effective programs to mitigate risks and enhance workplace culture. The goal is to create and maintain a culture where safety is priority one and is an integrated value visible in organizational behaviour and operations.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with leaders,individualsand teams to instill a “safety first” mindset across all aspects of the business.
• Assess work processes and procedures to promote safe practices in alignment with safety practices.
• Oversee the creation and enforcement of safety policies, procedures, and operational standards in alignment with identified hazards and risks. In addition, this role will be responsible for overseeing additional Talent Management policies.
• Create a proactive hazard identification system to reduce risk within the organization.
• Through Joint Health & Safety Committees, ensure that regular equipment and facility inspections are taking place to support safe, productive operations.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and organize comprehensive safety onboarding and training programs for employees at all levels.
• Facilitate safety campaigns,meetingsand workshops to raise awareness and engage staff in safety practices.
• Partner with leaders to investigate incidents, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage, or work closely with Talent Management, to manage any work-related disability claims (WSIB / CNESST).
• Assistin the identification, supply, maintenance and use of safety equipment and measures to improve workplace safety.
• Coach and support leaders in the execution of their safety responsibilities
• Prepare and present regular reports on safety data metrics, programming, and compliance to management
• As an ongoing learner, stay up to date with safety regulations and industry best practices.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP_ON), Attestation en santé et sécurité du travail (ASP_QC) or a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of proven experience in a safety role.
• Experience within an agriculture or manufacturing environment, an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario and Quebec health and safety regulations, organizations and best practices.
• Knowledge of global safety legislation and best practices would be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage staff effectively.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively implement solutions.
• Analytical skills to conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and develop corrective actions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and foster a culture of safety.
• Experience in investigating workplace incidents and contributing to the development of safety policies
• Able to execute objectives within a specific timeframe with a high degree of quality.
• Comfortable working in a variety of settings, including office, lab and barn.
• Open to travel within Canada up to 20% of the time.
• Valid G-class / 5 class license.
• Bilingualism (English–French) is considered a strong asset.

Why Join Semex:

Health & Wellness

• Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex/Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise

Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This position offers a minimum starting salary of $75,000.00, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications. The role offers flexibility to be located at our Guelph or Saint-Hyacinthe location.

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting [email protected].

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.