Manager, Health, Safety & Environment

BGIS; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Manager for Health, Safety & Environment to oversee compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves managing internal systems, providing counsel on safety issues, and developing training programs. Ideal candidates will have a university degree and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Ability to understand complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to internal policies.
• Develop and manage corporate training programs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety principles

Effective interpersonal skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Project management skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we focus on enabling innovation through our services and actively seek new opportunities to benefit our clients' businesses. We manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com.

Summary

The Manager, Health, Safety & Environment assists in addressing occupational health, safety, and environmental issues concerning BGIS and its clients. The role aims to minimize liability, ensure due diligence, and maintain compliance with government legislation and contractual environmental health & safety requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and fulfill contractual environmental, health, and safety requirements.
2. Monitor and enforce adherence to all relevant legislation and internal policies.
3. Support and provide recommendations on HSE matters at all organizational levels.
4. Manage internal and external safety & environmental systems for the company and its clients.
5. Maintain ongoing communication with internal and external clients on environment, health, and safety matters.
6. Provide counsel on environmental, health, and safety issues for all team members.
7. Develop, manage, and improve internal audit programs for all contracts, including reporting results to senior management.
8. Develop, manage, and improve corporate training programs.
9. Develop, manage, and improve early and safe return-to-work programs.
10. Develop and report on key safety metrics and related reports.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety principles.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Hold a university degree.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective training and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex processes.
• Project management skills.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Assets include one of the following:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.
• Registered Occupational Hygienist.
• Certified Safety Professional.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist.
• Certified Health & Safety Consultant from the Canadian Society of Engineering.

At BGIS, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of our success. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process and providing equal employment opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds. Promoting diversity remains an essential component of our organizational growth.