Safety and Training Supervisor

• Join a company that prides itself on putting its people first
• Competitive remuneration of $110-140k/yr
• A great opportunity for a dedicated professional to work in a team-focused environment

About the Organization

Created in 2008 and privately held, Harmac Pacific Pulp operates a Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill on the east coast of Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Forest Products (NFP) Ltd., the owner of the Harmac Pacific trademark, restarted the mill with a single production line on October 3, 2008. Since that time the mill has grown to two production lines and a capacity of 380,000 tonnes of world-class pulp per year.

Key to Harmac’s success is the employee ownership model. Our employees are very active participants in the running of the business and have 2 members that they appoint to the company’s 6 seats on its Board of Directors. 

The future of Harmac Pacific Pulp is looking bright. Through extensive capital investments, the organization has made significant improvements to productivity and reliability. In addition, as of 2013, the installation has been complete of a 25 MW Green Energy turbo-generator which we currently use to sell power to BC Hydro. 

About Nanaimo, British Columbia

Nanaimo, located on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, is one of the premier locations for a pulp mill in the world. Nanaimo is also a great place to live. As the transportation, services, and health care hub for the central and north island, Nanaimo services the surrounding areas of over 100,000 people. Recreational opportunities are endless with access to extensive community recreation facilities and unmatched outdoor activities such as boating, skiing, biking, and golfing. Nanaimo is located just 20 minutes by floatplane from Vancouver and 90 minutes by Ferry.

About the Opportunity

Harmac Pacific currently has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Safety and Training Supervisor to join our team in Nanaimo, B.C. 

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the successful candidate is accountable for the Safety, Training, Disability Management, and Emergency Response functions of the company. You will provide integral support to HR while providing advice, guidance, and service to management with respect to injury prevention, WorkSafe BC regulation applications and interface, disability claims management, training & development, first aid & security services, and emergency preparedness and response.

Specifically, some of your duties will include:

• Coordinating the Injury Prevention Program and providing support for Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors in the administration of the program
• Overseeing regulatory compliance requirements under WorkSafe BC regulations
• Coordinating training requirements for the hourly workforce and advising on succession planning to maintain effective manning levels and working closely with the Training Coordinator
• Managing the disability programs including WI, LTD, & WorkSafe BC
• Co-chairing the WI Committee and overseeing the administration of the WI Plan
• Providing supervision and direction of the First Aid & Security Department, along with overseeing plant security to ensure the protection of people and property
• Developing and maintaining emergency response policies, procedures, and training
• Assisting the Leadership Team in the development, interpretation, and implementation of Company policies related to Injury Prevention, Training & Development, and Emergency Response
• Chairing the Occupational Health & Safety Committee and participating in departmental safety meetings
• Being a key member of and providing ongoing support as required to the Human Resource team

To qualify for this role, you should have a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in a similar field with a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience. You must also be extremely organized, and an astute decision-maker with the ability to work well independently, and as part of a team. 

You are an independent self-starter, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you are highly organized and adaptable to changes in the work environment. Along with your qualifications, you will be a proven team player who is excited about contributing to the business as a whole. We value initiative and the willingness to work with others to move our business forward. 

About the Benefits

You will be part of the staff employee group. This position is a full-time salaried position and offers competitive compensation of $110-140k/yr as well as a wealth of benefits including Dental, EHB, AD&D, Group Life, and Long Term Disability coverage, and a retirement benefit. The company and union provide their own Short-Term Disability Plan which also applies to Staff employees. 

Our employees are highly motivated, hard-working, and dedicated to their job - but that's not the only reason to come to work. It is also about having fun, learning new things, meeting with a great group of people, and being part of something you believe in. Our employees enjoy annual activities including a Curling Bonspiel, Golf Tournaments, Fishing Derby, Holiday Parties, and a mill housekeeping and pizza day. We also organize social events to celebrate milestones for the organization.

Best of all, you will be joining a company that prides itself on putting its people first. This is a job that will truly enrich your life both personally and professionally!