Cavendish Farms is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment 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
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Please apply by July 16th, 2026.
Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Health & wellness reimbursements (gym memberships, fitness programs, etc.)
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within Cavendish Farms and the J.D. Irving group
- 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
- 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
Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
