Advisor, Safety, Health, and Environment, Retail

This position is required to be on-site and is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Working in a team environment and reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E), Retail, Canada, this position is responsible for supporting retail locations with safety, health, environmental, and National Safety Code programs and training to ensure safe operations at our Retail facilities.

What you will do:

• Regulatory Responsibilities
  • Identify Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Canada Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) National Safety Code (NSC) Commercial Vehicle regulations applicable to materials and processes at facilities and assist in understanding SH&E, OHS, CEPA, NSC regulations, standards, and programs.
  • Conduct company SH&E compliance audits.
  • Prepare and lead training meetings and train-the-trainer sessions.
  • Advise and support facilities during interaction with regulatory agencies.
  • Keep apprised of federal, regional, and provincial laws and regulations affecting facilities and maintain working relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Safety
  • Investigate incidents such as injuries, vehicle accidents and property damage.
  • Determine root cause of incidents and oversee preparation of corrective action plans for each incident.
  • Ensure timely notification is made to regulatory agencies and company management for incidents.
  • Monitor facilities for unsafe work practices and unsafe work conditions and support Near Miss Reporting at facilities.
  • Support anhydrous ammonia facility Process Safety Management plans.
  • Support facility and Division management on construction projects.
• Environmental Engagement
  • Respond and coordinate spill response efforts.
  • Evaluate and advise on operational practices at locations for environmental risk.
  • Evaluate and advise on proposed acquisitions and divestitures for safety and environmental risk.
  • Support facility and Division management on construction projects
  • Assist facilities on waste management and disposal issues.
• NSC and Fleet Safety
  • Support facilities in implementing NSC and fleet safety programs such as driver qualification files and defensive driving training.

What you will bring:

• High school diploma desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Professional certification (in safety or environmental field) preferred; any applicant hired will be expected to work towards a Professional Certifications in Safety.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial laws and regulations including (but not limited) to OHS, CEPA, Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA) AMMONIA Code of Practice, National Safety Code (NSC).
• Minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 65% of the time, with overnight travel approximately 40% of the time.
• Must be able to type on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace and possess a valid Canadian driver’s license.
• Must be able to work around chemicals and wear personal protective equipment including nitrile gloves, Tyvek suits, hardhat.
• Must be able to be certified by a physician as physically fit to wear a respirator.
• Must be self–motivated and disciplined requiring little to no direct supervision, ability to concurrently deal with multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien’s compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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