Health and Safety Manager

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Health and Safety Manager plays an integral role in organizational safety system and commitment and is accountable for mentoring and building a strong safety team throughout various projects. This role reports to the General Superintendents and is in frequent communication with key stakeholders such as the subcontractors and client safety representatives.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Corporate and Legal Compliance

1. Develop and maintain the company’s Health and Safety Program, Policies and Procedures.
2. Oversee Safety Risk Management.
3. Ensure existing, new and updated WorkSafe BC regulations are in place with SBW’s Health and Safety Program.
4. Liaise with WorkSafe BC and other regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with regulation requirements.
5. Facilitate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Meetings for the SBW head office.
6. Assist Senior Management in fulfilling their legal requirements, duties and accountability in the Health and Safety Program.
7. Manage and maintain the companies COR certification and continuous audits.

Safety Material and Reporting

1. Ensure SBW’s safety records management system is up to date and data is integral by performing periodic audits.
2. Analyze SBW’s safety data, determine improvement goals, and develop corrective action plans and continuous improvement for the overall safety program.
3. Manage comprehensive modified/return to work programs, injury management collaborating with HR and Management.
4. Analyze incidents, incident trends and work site injuries to identify areas of focus in order to minimize injuries.
5. Manage the Safety department budget and reports to the Financial Officer as applicable.

Client Management

1. Ensure site compliance is in line with client requirements to include ensuring contractors compliance programs such as ISNetworld and Comply Works.
2. Provide client assurance of SBW’s dedication and quality of its Health and Safety Program.
3. Actively promote health and safety awareness and strong safety culture.
4. Conduct Management Inspections in all SBW project sites to ensure compliance with SBW’s Health and Safety Program, client requirements and regulation requirements.

Training and Development

1. Develop safety training material, such as Joint Occupational Health and Safety Training, Company and project orientations, and other in-house training materials required.
2. Provide safety program and software training to Management and Construction Safety Coordinators.
3. Mentor and coach Construction Safety Coordinators in further developing their field safety experience.
4. Manage the performance, duties, and responsibilities of the CSO’s.

Project and Site Specific

1. Assist the Estimators with Safety Costing and Safety Operation Procedures for bidding purposes.
2. Understand project requirements including construction detail, contract information, subcontract management, and schedule, to develop a manageable Project Site Specific Safety Plan.
3. Review site documentation to ensure quality and compliance of recordkeeping on project sites.
4. Implement safety measures to ensure public safety.
5. Develop Site Specific safe work Practices, Procedures and Hazard Assessments.
6. Participate and/or take the lead role in the investigation into incidents in the workplace.
7. Develop Site Specific Safety Orientations.
8. Assist project personnel in obtaining safety knowledge and resources, including technical safety equipment, industry best practices, training, and documentation.
9. Develop and provide safety resources, such as Field Level Hazard Assessments, signage, safety banners, etc.
10. Conduct safety inspections and audits on active job sites and work with teams on any required corrective actions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Min 5 years’ experience in a safety specific role, preferably management.
2. Majority of experience representing the primary contractor for large multi-disciplinary construction projects.
3. Experience developing Health and Safety Program initiatives.
4. CHSC / CSRP / CSO – combination or equivalent.
5. First Aid Level 2.
6. Fluent communication (verbal and writing) skills.
7. Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
8. Experience controlling sensitive and private information.
9. Very strong organization, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
10. WHMIS.
11. Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and familiarity with health and safety management software and proficiency in Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.