JOB DESCRIPTION
The Fire Prevention Specialist will be responsible to ensure our facility has the necessary process, procedures, and resources to prevent fires from occurring. The position will be required to ensure employees received effective training in fire prevention for their area of responsibility and ensure that all fire protection systems are properly maintained so they function properly if required.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continually identify, rank, and mitigate or eliminate all fire hazards on site.
• Ensure that all required operating instructions, procedures, and standards are in place to prevent fires and ensure that the employees responsible for executing them are properly trained and held accountable.
• Ensure fire departments are prepared to respond to a fire at the site and the fire protection systems at the site are adequate and properly maintained.
• Ensure capital projects or major modifications at the site take fire prevention into account during the design, installation, and operation of new equipment and infrastructure
• Ensure the proper and necessary training is receive by all employees responsible for the preventing fires.
• Perform regular surveys and audits at the facility to identify fire risks and ensure compliance with fire prevention program and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: Post-Secondary Education
• Years of Experience Required: 3+ years in a manufacturing facility
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and to multitask with a "Can Do" attitude

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)