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Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

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.