Health And Safety Manager

Rideau Transit Maintenance; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP match

Job summary

Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) seeks a Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and execution of HSE programs for the Confederation Line project. You will drive risk assessments, manage subcontractor safety, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting a culture of safety, service, and teamwork.

The role requires strong English communication, contract management experience, and the ability to mentor colleagues. A comprehensive benefits package and RRSP match are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified health and safety credentials (CRSP/CHSC/CHSO asset).
• College certificate/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 10+ years in safety-critical industrial environments; transportation or facilities maintenance preferred.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RTM's health and safety programs for the Confederation Line.
• Lead hazard assessments and risk management across complex systems.
• Manage subcontractor safety plans and monitor performance.
• Maintain HSE risk registers and ensure effective mitigations.
• Conduct inspections and audits, including occasional overnight/weekend work.

Skills

CRSP

CHSC

CHSO

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

French (asset)

MS Office

Site Docs (or similar)

Education

College Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Site Docs

Job description

Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is a General Partnership firm of ACS Infrastructure Canada, SNC Lavalin O&M, and Ellis Don. RTM has been awarded a long-term contract to maintain the Confederation Line, the new light rail transit system in Ottawa. RTM currently has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual looking to play a role in the ongoing operation and maintenance of a significant infrastructure project in the nation’s capital.

Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is now seeking a Health & Safety Manager who will be responsible for developing and executing policies, procedures, and programs to ensure both short term and long-term compliance with the health and safety of the project agreement, relevant regulations, international standards, and industry best practices. The position reports to the RTM HR Director & RTG Chief Rail Safety Officer.

Applicants should have the ability to embrace a dynamic working environment that promotes safety, service, quality, motivation, and teamwork in a start-up environment. Applicants must have a desire to learn, be flexible, safety conscious, and have an excellent work ethic. A comprehensive benefits package and an RRSP match program is offered.

Position Summary

Drive the development and implementation of RTM’s health and safety programs on the Confederation Line.

• Undertaking risk assessments for complex systems and work. (HAZOP experience an asset).
• Lead in the management of subcontractors including liaising with subcontractor personnel and reviewing safety plans.
• Review hazard controls & mitigations for efficacy.
• Assist in maintaining the HSE risk registers and validate the adequacy of the mitigation measures.
• Verify through regular planned and unplanned inspections and audits that RTM process and procedure are adequate, effective, and followed and the ability to carry out those inspections occasionally overnight and on weekends.
• Conduct & review job hazard analysis for various types of work.
• Support, coach and mentor colleagues and subcontractors in improving safe work behaviours.
• Maintain training records and coordinate internal and external training based on training needs. Conduct periodic training needs assessments.
• Design and deliver internal health and safety training.
• Support the incident reporting and investigation process, maintain the incident reporting database, and analyze data to determine trends for continuous improvement.
• Take the lead on assigned safety incident investigations, conduct effective root cause analysis, follow up to ensure controls efficacy.
• Respond on call to HSE emergency situations in a 24/7 operational environment on a rotational basis.
• Liaise with the Workplace Health and Safety Committee.
• Follow up on corrective actions stemming from inspections, audits, non-conformance reports and investigations.
• Plan and organize regular emergency response drills.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practice.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders involved in the project.
• Other duties that relate to H&S may present from time to time.

Skills & Qualifications

Excellent English language skills with strong verbal and written communication skills, including previous experience with report writing.

• Relevant health and safety qualifications – CRSP, CHSC, or CHSO designation would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of provincial & federal health and safety regulations. Ability to determine regulatory jurisdiction.
• College Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Other relevant disciplines and work experience will be considered.
• 10+ years’ experience in a safety-critical industrial environment, preferably in the transportation and/or facilities maintenance industry.
• Ability and willingness to learn complicated workplace infrastructure systems and processes.
• Environmental inspection and monitoring experience would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge in developing, maintaining and auditing safety, quality, and environment management systems.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of risk assessment and root cause analysis methods.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of relevant regulatory requirements, including Canada Labour Code Part II, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, Fire Code, Building Code, and applicable CSA standards.
• Experience in overseeing subcontractors & monitoring health and safety performance.
• Excellent English language skills with strong verbal and written communication skills, including previous experience with report writing.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and document control software and Site Docs
• Valid Ontario driver’s license (or equivalent) & own reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Highly effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proven inspection and auditing skills;
• French language skills would be considered an asset.
• A pre-employment medical test is required.
• P3 experience an asset.