Health, Safety & Training Specialist

Cavendish Farms is seeking a Health & Safety Training Specialist to support and strengthen safety performance at our processing facilities . This role plays a key part in developing standardized health and safety programs, designing and delivering effective training, and ensuring consistency across multiple sites. The Specialist will act as a subject matter expert (SME), working closely with site leadership to drive compliance, reduce risk, and build a strong, proactive safety culture.

Work Location:

Flexible - Lethbridge, AB or Jamestown, ND.

Position Type:

Full-time, salaried Working Conditions Combination of office and plant environment Exposure to manufacturing conditions Up to 25% travel required to support training and safety initiative across different locations Please apply by June 28th, 2026. Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, training, or a related field (preferred) 5-10 years of experience in health and safety within manufacturing, food processing, or agriculture Experience designing and delivering training programs in an operational environment Professional certification such as CRST, CRSP, NCSO, or NEBOSH Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation and compliance requirements Ability to analyze safety data and translate insights into practical training solutions Proven communication, coaching, and collaboration skills Build, standardize, and implement health and safety programs across all processing sites, ensuring consistent application of company policies and procedures Design and deliver engaging safety training programs using adult learning principles, including competency validation and tracking of training completion Monitor and report on training compliance, participation, and effectiveness across the site Maintain and manage training requirements based on roles, regulatory standards, and operational needs Analyze KPIs, safety metrics, and trends (including incidents and hazard identifications) to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives Perform audits and champion key system elements (KC audits), ensuring data integrity and program compliance across sites Identify and reduce data gaps by reviewing safety systems, reports, and metrics, ensuring accurate and consistent reporting Review incident investigations and corrective actions to identify root causes, trends, and opportunities to strengthen safety programs Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in health and safety, coaching and mentoring site teams to build capability and reinforce standards Provide field support and guidance to ensure sites are aligned with corporate expectations and following standardized safety practices