Health and Safety Manager

Terrapex Environmental Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for its Toronto office. The candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a safety-first culture by developing and implementing health and safety policies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with legislation, all while promoting a collaborative work environment. The ideal applicant will have at least 10 years of experience in health and safety program management, particularly in construction, and a related post-secondary education.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Health and Safety program management experience.
• Diploma or degree in occupational health and safety required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain health and safety practices.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to improve safety.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Safety Program Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Terrapex is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the President and based out of our Toronto office, this role is pivotal in fostering a safety-first culture. The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining consistent health and safety practices, promoting safe work habits, providing education and training, and ensuring compliance with all relevant occupational health and safety legislation.

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to :

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining external safety certifications (e.g. COR, ISNetworld)
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards. Ensure that field audits, site visits, job observations, and office inspections are conducted to assess staff compliance with safety requirements and identify opportunities for improvement
• Investigate workplace incidents and injuries, and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence
• Maintain records of safety inspections, near misses, incidents, and training
• As the management representative, actively participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and support addressing and resolving issues raised
• In cooperation with the JHSC, investigate incidents, make recommendations and implement measures to reduce future occurrences
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation
• Develop and facilitate training and education to employees on health and safety practices
• Support client relationships by fulfilling client-driven requirements including consulting on specific client projects (typically comprising 10% to 25% of available time)

Requirements and Experience :

• Minimum 10 years of Health and Safety program management experience, ideally including construction safety experience
• Post-secondary education in a field related to safety, such as a diploma or degree in occupational health and safety
• CRSP, NCSO or other relevant designation is an asset
• COR experience an asset
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Ability to travel to support operational needs, conduct site visits, and audits as required
• Strong computer and software skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email programs

Candidates who do not meet all the listed qualifications may still be considered.

Why Work at Terrapex?

At Terrapex, we view a consulting career in engineering and applied sciences as more than just a job—it’s a passion. We are committed to making a difference through quality work and believe that our employees should thrive in a fun, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that balances professional and personal life.

At Terrapex, we believe in taking care of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include competitive salaries, health and dental insurance, and a retirement savings plan. We also provide paid time off, to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, such as training programs and tuition reimbursement, to help you advance your career.

If you share our enthusiasm for problem solving and providing realistic, pragmatic solutions to technical challenges, and are looking for a firm that will support your professional development and personal pursuit of excellence, then Terrapex is the place for you!

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume here . While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer : Unsolicited referrals and / or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

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