HSQA Field Specialist

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is posting for an existing vacancy. 

Travel: a vehicle and valid driver's license is required for this position.
 

Now, if you were to come on board as our HSQA Field Specialist, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Conduct HSQA Audits and monitor Corrective Action Plan development with regular unit visits


• Develop and implement programs by writing procedures, testing them in units, launching them wide-spread by email and when visiting units


• Delivery of classroom, onsite and one-on-one and webinar training


• Participate in Operations and HSQA meetings


• Respond to incidents, injuries and illnesses onsite and over the phone


• Support unit openings and occasional special events with preparatory tele-conferences and provide onsite assistance during the event


• Interact with external stakeholders such as regulators, clients, safety associations, etc., in person, as well as via phone and email


• Manage daily/weekly/monthly work schedule


• Schedule audits and training sessions


• Make recommendations for improvements in the area of HSQA and other support functions, H&S and QA standards at a unit or within a district


• Report H&S and QA deficiencies to Operations, Senior Management and other regional support functions


• Meet legislative and Compass HSQA requirements by respecting operational objectives


• Conduct risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations at Ontario sites to proactively identify workplace hazards and ensure effective implementation of control measures.


• Lead root cause analysis for workplace injuries and incidents, and support the development of targeted corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with local management.


• Monitor compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and related regulations through field observations and integration of safety protocols into daily operations.

Think you have what it takes to be our HSQA Field Specialist? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Post-secondary education with a focus on H&S, or other formal Food Safety curriculum


• Specialized training in H&S claims management, quality assurance, public health or quality management is preferred


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in OH&S and/or public health or relevant food safety role


• CRSP/CHSC; CPH, HACCP, GFSI or other continuous food safety education and Advanced Food Safety Instructor preferred


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required; comfortable with other technology such as smartphones and tablets preferred


• Strong familiarity with technical and theoretical principles of Occupational Health & Safety and/or Quality Assurance (food safety)


• Complete understanding of applicable laws, regulations and standards is an asset


• French language skills would be an asset, but are not required


• Must possess a valid driver’s license