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.

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