Manager, Health, Safety & Environment

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

Job summary

A leading company in facility management is seeking a Manager for Health, Safety & Environment to minimize liability and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires managing safety systems, training programs, and communication with clients regarding health and safety issues. Candidates should possess a university degree and several years of relevant experience, ideally with professional certifications.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Hold a Canadian Registered Safety Professional or equivalent certification as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and contractual requirements.
• Manage internal and external safety and environmental systems.
• Develop corporate training programs related to HSE.

Skills

Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety practices

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical skills

Bilingualism

Education

University degree

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our team of over 6,500 professionals worldwide, we focus on enabling innovation through our services and actively seek new opportunities to benefit our clients' businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia. For more information, visit our website.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety practices.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Hold a university degree.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong training and presentation skills.
• Analytical skills and ability to understand complex processes.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Assets include:

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

At BGIS, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and provide equal employment opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds. Promoting diversity is essential to our organizational growth and success.