The Health & Safety Manager supports the implementation of all Health & Safety Programs. This position is committed to maintaining a health and safety environment for all our team members. This position will provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to all projects with respect to the development and implementation of health & safety strategies, standards, policies and legislative requirements. Reporting to the President, the Manager will lead the safety team to a Best-in-Class standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with incident investigations to determine root cause and assist in developing control measures for prevention.
- Conduct HSE inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure corrective actions are put in place.
- Mentor and support the team in meeting their HSE requirements required for their roles.
- Review, organize, manage, maintain and administer the Health and Safety Program.
- Conduct and / or coordinate safety training for workers.
- Complete internal audits and external audits as required.
- Ensure compliance with all the COR and ISO 45001 requirements needed for maintaining Certification
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of safe job procedures, safe work practices, training programs, risk assessments, project safety plans and emergency preparedness plans.
- Monitor and advise on legislative changes relating to Health and Safety.
- Assist in resolving issues of non-compliance to the Health and Safety program, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations for Construction Projects.
- Manage WSIB claims and return to work programs.
- Prepare, participate and conduct management safety meetings, safety talks and orientations to workers and management.
- Prepare templates, action plans, statistical reports, meeting minutes and additional documents required for the Health and Safety program.
- Prepare job specific safety plans.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of commercial and industrial construction experience.
- Completed post-secondary diploma/degree or relevant experience.
- National Construction Safety Officer Designation, Gold Seal and/or CRSP are preferred. or HSE degree or Safety Diploma.
- COR expertise is an asset.
- Professional attitude and excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Writing detailed and accurate reports.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner as well as working collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment in order to meet deadlines.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Fully competent with Word, Excel, Powerpoint Outlook and PDF programs.
- Travel is required throughout the Southern Ontario region.
What can you expect from us:
- A great work experience.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and influence Business strategy.
- An environment that focuses on Values, Integrity, Respect, Trust, Honesty, Fairness and Loyalty.
- We promote a collaborative environment where you will be challenged to learn and do.
- We promote team spirit.
- Industry and project required training.
- A focus on safety, health and wellness including an onsite company paid lunch when in the head office.