Job Description
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Health & Safety
manager is a professional who oversees the health, safety, and environmental compliance of an organization. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety policies and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries and environmental hazards. They also coordinate safety training programs, conduct investigations, and assess safety performance to ensure employee compliance with safety regulations.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Travel to projects is required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
COR Certification: Lead the initiative to obtain and maintain COR (Certification of Recognition) certification for the company.
Safety Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Mentorship and Training: Mentor and oversee site HSE staff, providing guidance, training, and support to foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses, implementing corrective actions as needed to mitigate risks.
Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace incidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and federal safety regulations and standards.
Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on health and safety performance to senior management.
Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conducting regular drills and training sessions.
WCB Management: Oversee and manage all Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) claims and processes.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry best practices and advancements in health and safety, continuously improving our safety programs.
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
Professional certifications such as CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or equivalent are an asset.
Proven experience in obtaining and maintaining COR certification.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a health and safety role within the construction industry.
Excellent budgeting, costing, and scheduling skills.
Strong knowledge of local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations.
Strong computer skills with MS Office and Project Management Systems.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through speaking to groups of on-site employees and communicating with various stakeholders including clients, management, and site employees.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Communication: Strong writing skills for proposal drafting, and effective oral communication skills to assign tasks and sections to other team members or departments for completion.
Organization: Managing the different parts of bids and multiple proposals all at once, and organizing a cohesive document for submission.
Experience with word processing: Experience and knowledge of word processing software to format
Editing skills: Review documents and revise spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Teamwork and collaboration: Must be able to collaborate effectively with team members.
Application Deadline: June 21, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.