Divisional Safety, Health and Environmental Manager (S.H.E)

Element Materials Technology; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification firm is seeking a Divisional Safety, Health and Environmental Manager to support benchmarks in ensuring employee safety and wellbeing. This role involves executing SHE programs, collaborating with management to address safety concerns, and developing training initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field and have extensive knowledge of safety laws in Canada. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for effective communication and reporting. This is a hybrid position based in Alberta, requiring three in-office days per week

Qualifications

• 4-8 years experience in a Safety, Health and Environmental leadership role.
• Strong understanding of local safety and health laws.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Execute a company-focused SHE program.
• Collaborate with management to address SHE concerns.
• Develop and deliver SHE training.

Skills

Understanding of Canadian safety laws

Communication skills

Management experience

Problem-solving ability

Training capabilities

Education

Degree in Risk/Safety Management or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Element are currently recruiting for a Divisional Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager. As a member of the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) team, this position will partner with division business leaders and workforce to provide strategic employee support and implementation of the company SHE programs. This position reports directly to the Division leader with dotted line reporting to the Regional SHE Manager. The office for this position will be based in Edmonton or Calgary locations.

This is a hybrid role, and will be required to work 3 days in office per week.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of a company focused SHE program.
• Partner with location management teams (GM, and Operations Manager, Department level) to understand SHE concerns, opportunities, and gaps and provide solutions to close the gaps.
• Develop and deliver SHE training as well as development of SHE programs based on organizational needs.
• Investigate, determine, and develop a process to track effectiveness of safety programs.
• Responsible for the reporting on the performance of the SHE management system, ensuring two way communication to management, colleagues and any other interested parties.
• Support incident an dinjury investigations and partner with insurance carrier to manage worker compensation and other loss claims.
• Champion the development of the One Element - Safety culture to ensure alignment with company guiding principles, busness vision and company values.
• Support M&A as necessary

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in Risk/ Loss /Safety Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or other related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• The candidate must have a strong understanding of Canadian / local safety, health and environmental laws and legislation and excellent knowledge in US safety, health, and environment laws preferred.
• Minimum experience level: 4-8 years experience in a Safety, Health and Environmental leadership role with management experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, design specifications, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures, statistics and amounts such as safety and helth data as well as exposure limites
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructtions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have valid Drivers License
• Exposure to country safety standards, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and environmental compliance.
• Able to train and deliver key messages to large diverse groups
• Proven track record of working in and/or influencing relationships where there is exposure to sensitive issues
• Experience working with multiple locations and company leadership
• Must be proficient and experienced working with Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Well developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs. Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.