Health And Safety Manager

ECCO Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and safety sector is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee and implement comprehensive safety programs across Canada and the USA. This mid-senior level position involves ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations, managing a team, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety management and a strong background in compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in multi-site safety management.
• Extensive knowledge of OH&S (Canada) and OSHA (U.S.) regulations.
• Ability to manage cross-border safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute company-wide health & safety policies.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure compliance.
• Manage Return-to-Work programs across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Compliance Reporting

Incident Investigation

Safety Training

Education

Degree or certificate in Health & Safety

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive health & safety program across all locations in Canada and the USA. This leadership role ensures compliance with Canadian and U.S. occupational health & safety regulations, fosters a proactive safety culture, and drives continuous improvement in workplace safety. Managing two Health & Safety Administrators, the Manager provides strategic guidance and operational support for all divisions of ECCO Group.

Position Summary:

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive health & safety program across all locations in Canada and the USA. This leadership role ensures compliance with Canadian and U.S. occupational health & safety regulations, fosters a proactive safety culture, and drives continuous improvement in workplace safety. Managing two Health & Safety Administrators, the Manager provides strategic guidance and operational support for all divisions of ECCO Group.

Key Responsibilities:Health & Safety Compliance & Oversight

• Develop and execute company-wide health & safety policies, ensuring compliance with WorkSafe, OH&S (Canada), and OSHA (U.S.) regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date health & safety documentation and implement an annual formal review schedule.
• Oversee worksite inspections and ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. workplace safety requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring adherence to documentation protocols and corrective action implementation.

Risk Management & Injury Prevention

• Establish risk mitigation strategies, integrating safety best practices across operations.
• Manage Return-to-Work (RTW) / Stay-at-Work (SAW) programs, ensuring consistency across Canadian and U.S. operations.
• Track and report safety metrics, analyzing trends to proactively prevent workplace injuries.
• Conduct regular audits of first aid programs, ensuring adequate supplies and certification compliance.

Leadership & Training

• Lead and mentor two Health & Safety Administrators, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Ensure appropriate personnel receive safety training, certifications, and emergency preparedness education.
• Chair monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings, ensuring consistency across multiple locations.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Leadership to align safety initiatives with broader corporate goals.

Emergency Preparedness & Corporate Safety Initiatives

• Maintain and update the Emergency Response Plan, incorporating region-specific requirements.
• Implement pandemic safety procedures and workplace health initiatives.
• Support business continuity planning, ensuring operational recovery strategies in emergency situations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or certificate in Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in multi-site safety management.
• Extensive knowledge of OH&S (Canada), OSHA (U.S.), and other industry regulations.
• Proven leadership in incident investigation, compliance reporting, and risk management.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel for tracking safety performance and compliance.
• Ability to manage cross-border safety programs in Canada and the U.S.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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