Summary

We are currently recruiting a community-minded individual to join our Corporate Services department as a Health and Safety Coordinator. The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the health, safety, and food safety management systems at the Calgary Food Bank. Additionally, this role includes overseeing security protocols related to operational safety across office, warehouse, traffic, truck, and dispatch functions. It also includes ensuring compliance with bo

Description

The Calgary Food Bank is the first line of emergency food support for families and individuals facing crisis. As the city’s main charitable food hub and the most accessible food bank, we have the capacity to serve families, individuals, and organizations to fight hunger. From September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, we raised $20.3 million in funds and $41.9 million in food donations to support our services and programs as we work towards our vision of a hunger-free community. 

We are currently recruiting a community-minded individual to join our Corporate Services department as a Health and Safety Coordinator. The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the health, safety, and food safety management systems at the Calgary Food Bank. Additionally, this role includes overseeing security protocols related to operational safety across office, warehouse, traffic, truck, and dispatch functions. It also includes ensuring compliance with both health and food safety regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop, monitor, and maintain priorities and standards for the health, safety, and food safety management systems.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on H&S and food safety policies, procedures, and requirements based on industry standards, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, and food safety regulations.
  • Oversee security protocols across operational areas to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
  • Support leadership and employees in fulfilling their Health, Safety, and Food Safety responsibilities, as defined by policies and Occupational OHS legislation.

Tasks Performed:

  • Develop and maintain health and safety, as well as food safety, policies and procedures to ensure they meet or exceed legislative or industry standards.
  • In collaboration with the People Services team, develop and implement employee wellness strategies.
  • Maintain training records, safety documentation, and monthly and year-to-year reporting on health, safety, and food safety for staff and volunteers.
  • Coordinate two annual Health and Safety engagement weeks, including the integration of food safety education.
  • Maintain the training and development and learning management system (Work Hub).
  • Oversee internal COR audits and action plans, ensuring education requirements for COR and food safety certification are met, while ensuring education and peer audit requirements for COR maintained through the ACSA.
  • Provide administrative support to external auditors and implement action plans from internal and external audits.
  • Assist with operational security aspects, ensuring facility inspections include measures for appropriate operational security and access control.
  • Member of the internal investigation team.
  • Provide guidance and administrative support for developing and maintaining documentation related to safe job procedures, former & field-level hazard analyses, and safe work practices.
  • Liaise with key staff regarding health, safety, food safety, and security management.
  • Assist with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) processes and case management.
  • Assist with day-to-day Volunteer Resources administration, as required.
  • Oversee food safety practices in coordination with other teams, ensuring all regulations for proper food handling, storage, and sanitation are met.
  • Implement security measures, ensuring compliance with organizational security requirements and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Security protocols, including ensuring safe access to restricted areas, are also the responsibility of the Health and Safety Coordinator.
  • Administrative support to the Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee (JWSHSC).

Decision making and leadership capabilities:
High-impact decisions are made collaboratively with the Chief of Finance. However, independent decision-making is required to manage health, safety, food safety, and security protocols efficiently.  Decisions include how to best meet departmental objectives using organizational resources, defining best practices, and ensuring compliance with both safety and food safety legislation. This role also involves providing guidance on both health and food safety concerns, as well as determining the necessary security measures for different operational areas.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in HR and/or Health and Safety required.
  • H&S Administrator, NCSO or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or working towards designation.
  • Food Safety certification or training is preferred.
  • Facility security, including access control and video systems experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a non-profit environment is preferred.

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Strong understanding of Alberta OHS and food safety legislation and standards.
  • Familiarity with health, safety, food safety, and security challenges in office and warehouse environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to integrate food safety and security considerations into health and safety management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
  • Competence in managing multiple streams of data to recommend best practices.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This is a regular, full-time position working 40 hours per week (including a half hour unpaid lunch break) 5 days a week, 8 hours per day. This role involves working in an office environment with occasional visits to the warehouse. Additional physical requirements may include inspections at partner organizations and service providers.

Benefits of Working at the Calgary Food Bank include:  

  • Extended Health Care and Dental Benefit Plan  
  • Health Spending and Personal Spending Account  
  • Insurance plan (AD&D, Life and Disability) 
  • 8% RRSP Matching program  
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program  
  • Vacation and Sick days  
  • On-site gym  
  • Casual dress  
  • On-site parking  

Interested applicants can submit their cover letter and resume Thursday, October 31st, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; suitable applicants will be contacted for further discussion and/or interview.