Health And Safety Manager

Job Descriptions:

• Strive towards continuous improvement in health & safety and assist the company in becoming an industry leader with respect to health & safety.
• Is an integral part of the company’s Safety Operations Management Team (SOMT).
• Promote and participate in corporate safety initiatives (such as Don’t Walk By, Rewarding Safe Behaviour, Yellow Hard Hat, Safety Week) and other safety industry events.
• Works directly with the project management teams (field operations and office functions) to develop and implement an effective site-specific safety plan and quality control measures.
• Assists project management teams in the coordination of the health and safety of trade contractor, vendor and owner personnel working on the company projects.
• Coordinate project health & safety programs with trade contractors and assists in project start-up, planning and coordinating work to minimize risks.
• Collect heath & safety reports from project management teams and statistics from project sites. Analyze data and prepare summary reports for company management review.
• Manage losses involving injuries or property damages. Conduct accident investigations and complete incident reporting for the company management review. Assist in preparing reports for other government authorities as required. Ensures all safety protocols are followed and documented.
• Coordinate quarterly comprehensive on-site safety audits.
• Periodically inspects and evaluates the project sites, equipment and processes for compliance with applicable local regulations, as well as the company plus owner policies and procedures.
• Provides training and education to company personnel regarding safety requirements, including coordination of new hire safety orientation programs.
• Track training records for company team members and promote additional training as appropriate. Ensure The company team members are in compliance with & following industry health & safety regulations.
• Assist with estimating, scheduling, planning logistics and procurement of construction projects as they relate to Health & Safety.
• Train and mentor the company team members in the field of health & safety.
• Development of the company corporate health & safety department, administration, processes and controls.
• Chair & manage and/or participate with the company corporate health & safety meetings, seminars and health & safety industry updates.
• Communicate and work with Ministry of Labour, WSIB, IHSA and other related industry organizations.
• Manage, lead and drive the company’s COR certification and renewal credentials.
• Assistance with business development, client relationships & industry association activities as required.
• Be a Leader in the construction industry safety space.

Job Requirements:

• 2-year College Diploma minimum (Safety or Construction Related)
• NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) designation
• Working towards CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation
• Experience with COR Audits & AuditSoft
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the construction safety field
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time. Knowledge of regulations and standards as well as hazard recognition and injury management skills