Health & Safety Manager

About the Role

As the Health and Safety Manager, you will oversee occupational health and safety programs, analyze trends, and ensure compliance with regulations to safeguard a mega project or all projects in a division. Your role involves providing technical expertise, conducting safety orientations, and reviewing safety procedures. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to promote a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees safety program and procedures for a single large project or multiple projects within the same District.
• Performs project site trend analysis and ensures accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage, and other safety-related incidents.
• Develops and conducts all safety orientations, trainings, and oversees project site toolbox talks for all project staff within designated timeframes.
• Ensures all required project permits and certifications are active, documented, and tracked for all required construction activities to avoid delays in the construction schedule.
• Provides technical expertise to training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support the construction schedule and promote project cost savings.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement for project needs to ensure onsite crews have all necessary safety items before construction activity begins.
• Provides project status and trend analysis to the manager and project team, as needed.
• Oversees injury reporting and resolution for the entire project site.
• Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
• Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures.
• Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.
• Creates, reviews, or approves the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site.
• Supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in construction or safety required.
• 10+ years’ experience managing construction or safety teams required.

Skills

• Developed leadership skills with consistent and clear expectations messaged to direct reports and project stakeholders.
• Strong, proven skills in identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals, assigning tasks, and training to build a strong and well-balanced internal team.
• Developed ability to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
• Expert and proven skill in identifying onsite project safety risks and developing innovative and compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods, and processes.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, industry trends, and upcoming agency regulations that might impact Company and project production.
• Strong and proven verbal, written, and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

Salary Range: USD $135,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.