Job Description
Leadinginfrastructure contractor has an opening for a Health & Safety Manager with infrastructure or civils experience to join their project teams in Calgary, Toronto & Vancouver. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.
With a strong track record of providing health and safety support to project teams, your proactive drive for the wellbeing of others is exceptional. As a Health and Safety Advisor, your passion for implementation of required safety standards and compliance of company-wide objectives and practices is inspiring. You are a committed ambassador and effectively challenge the standard with every member of our team towards health and safety excellence.
The Health & Safety Manager
- Put your knowledge of Health and Safety programs to work through advisement, mentorship and assistance with project teams to ensure companywide compliance;
- Demonstrate leadership in Health & Safety on the project. Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote H&S standards, applicable OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes with all employees and trade partners on the project;
- Jump right in from project start-up to assist with the development of construction plans, kick-off meetings and hazard identification;
- Get active and out on our construction sites to conduct regular site inspections;
- Be the lead of incident investigations by taking a closer look at the investigation requirements and associated high risk elements while keeping the lines of communication open with your Regional Manager of Health and Safety;
- Promote the idea of thinking ahead and utilizing our prevention program;
- Take pride in monitoring, auditing and support to ensure Project Safety Plan compliance. You are always looking for opportunities to improve safety performance;
- Confidently order work stoppages as required alongside the creation of a plan of correction;
- Share your knowledge and be a role model by providing Health and Safety training and coaching opportunities;
- Utilize and support emergency response for projects;
- Effectively compile project Health and Safety statistics monthly;
- Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.
Experience of The Health & Safety Manager
- 7+ years’ experience in the construction industry and health and safety management on construction projects;
- A degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Risk Management or a combination of education and industry experience;
- A minimum of NCSO designation would be considered an asset;
- Experience with Certificate of Recognition (COR) and Safety Group (IHSA);
- Outstanding leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills are essential;
- A dynamic and creative approach with a flair for being proactive and applying good judgement techniques in all situations;
- Strong communications skills, both verbal and written;
- Good computer skills are a must;
Compensation:
- Competitive salary, great benefits package
Ideal Candidate:
- Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered
Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.