Swan Valley Co-op is hiring a full time Health & Safety Advisor at our Office in Swan River, MB.
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.swanvalleyco-op.crs
What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Asset Protection Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintenance of: the health and safety program; incident investigations; hazard identifications; policies and procedures; manuals; emergency response plans; National Safety Code (NSC); training; and education as it relates to health and safety. This position will work closely with the following Swan Valley Co-op locations: Food Store, Petroleum, Gas Bar, and Home Centres in Swan River and The Pas. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide advice and participate in the input of developing, implementing and maintaining the health and safety program.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections, incident investigations, hazard identifications and safety audits. Will establish incident prevention and risk reduction strategies with employees to identify and correct potential health and safety hazards.
- Conduct and facilitate health and safety orientation and competency based training for required employees and contractors.
- Ensure consistent alignment with safety programs across responsible Swan Valley Co-op locations.
- Develop and prepare policies, procedures and manual adjustments related to safety.
- All other duties as assigned.
Why it matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.
Who you are:
You’re looking for a career in Retail Operations and:
- You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
- You have a valid class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel when required.
- You have 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
- You have a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) (would be considered an asset).
- On occasion, are able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.
- You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
- You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. Relocation package available.
Apply early as recruitment for this position is ongoing and may be filled prior to the closing date deadline of: August 11, 2026.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.