Safety and Asset Protection Advisor

Heritage Co-op is Inviting Applications for a

Safety & Asset Protection Advisor (Full-Time)

For our Administration Office located in Minnedosa, MB

The Safety and Asset Protection Advisor supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Heritage Co-op's safety, health, and asset protection programs. The role acts as a trusted advisor and resource to leaders, team members, safety committees, and operational teams to help ensure compliance with legislative requirements, promote safe work practices, reduce organizational risk, and protect the organization's people, assets, reputation, and financial resources. The position serves as a key contributor to fostering a culture where safety is integrated into day-to-day operations and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administer and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS), policies, safe work procedures, hazard assessments, and regulatory compliance documentation. Monitor legislative changes and support implementation of required updates.
2. Conduct workplace inspections, participate in site visits, identify hazards, monitor corrective actions, and support operational leaders in managing workplace risks.
3. Coordinate and deliver safety training, support onboarding initiatives, assist safety representatives and committees, provide coaching to leaders and team members, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
4. Support workplace incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action development, WCB administration, liability claims management, and return-to-work processes.

5. Support administration of CCTV, access control, physical security, life safety systems, contractor management processes, loss prevention initiatives, and investigations involving theft, fraud, or other controllable losses.

6. Maintain records, prepare reports, track safety metrics, manage action item logs, and provide recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk.
7. Provide day-to-day guidance and support to employees and leaders regarding safety, asset protection, risk management, and compliance best practices.

Education and Experience:

1. Post-secondary diploma, certificate, or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or a related field.
2. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC), or progress toward a professional designation is considered an asset.
3. 3-5 years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety, risk management, asset protection, loss prevention, workers' compensation, or a related field.
4. Experience conducting workplace inspections, investigations, and hazard assessments.
5. Experience delivering training and coaching adult learners.
6. Experience supporting multiple locations or business units is considered an asset.
7. Retail, agricultural, petroleum, food retail, or similar multi-site operational experience is preferred.
8. Working knowledge of Manitoba workplace health and safety legislation and applicable regulations.
9. Understanding of incident investigation methodologies, hazard identification, and risk assessment processes.
10. Knowledge of workers' compensation, return-to-work principles, and claims management.
11. Familiarity with physical security systems, CCTV, access control systems, and asset protection practices.
12. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.
13. Valid Class 5 Driver's License with the ability to travel between locations.

Competencies:

1. Safety Leadership: Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety and consistently promotes safe work practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.
2. Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse audiences through written, verbal, and presentation-based communication.
3. Relationship Building: Builds trust and credibility with leaders, team members, committees, contractors, regulatory agencies, and external partners.
4. Customer Focus: Provides responsive and practical support to internal stakeholders while balancing operational requirements and risk management objectives.
5. Investigation and Problem Solving: Uses sound judgment, analytical thinking, and root cause analysis techniques to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
6. Collaboration: Works effectively across departments and business units to achieve common organizational goals.
7. Resourcefulness: Demonstrates initiative and adaptability when managing competing priorities and emerging challenges.
8. Accountability: Takes ownership of commitments, follows through on action items, and supports others in meeting established standards and expectations.
9. Continuous Learning: Maintains current knowledge of safety, risk management, and asset protection best practices and regulatory requirements.

Working Conditions:

1. Work is performed in a combination of office, retail, warehouse, food handling, petroleum, agricultural, and field environments.
2. Frequent travel between Heritage Co-op locations is required.
3. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support investigations, training, audits, or special projects.
4. Exposure to a variety of operational environments including warehouses, fuel facilities, food stores, agro centres, and construction or maintenance activities.
5. Regular standing, walking, climbing stairs, and conducting site inspections.
6. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials up to approximately 25 lbs (11 kg).
7. Ability to inspect facilities, equipment, and work environments in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
8. Extended periods of computer and administrative work.

If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers - Join Our Team!

What We Offer:

1. A Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental, and an employer-contributed pension plan matched at 6% of salary.
2. Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
3. Professional Development: We encourage team members to take advantage of training and learning opportunities that support professional growth and career advancement.
4. Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), and a Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 annually toward eligible health and wellness purchases.

Application deadline: November 20, 2026

About Us

Heritage Co-op 1997 Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business. Being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and remain in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.