manager, occupational health and safety

MVT Canadian Bus Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company located in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a managerial candidate to oversee a team, maintain safety standards, and manage daily operations. The ideal applicant will have at least 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a college education. Responsibilities include training staff, policy implementation, and handling employee inquiries. Benefits include health care, dental plan, and paid training opportunities. This position requires work on-site, emphasizing an ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of management experience is required.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Motivate staff effectively.
• Plan and manage budgets and expenditures.
• Train and develop staff capabilities.
• Establish policies and procedures.
• Oversee employee data analysis.
• Address employee questions and complaints.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Client focus

Ability to work independently

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Transportation, communication and utilities
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Oversee payroll administration
• Recruit and hire staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Assign, co‑ordinate and review projects and programs
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Electronic mail

Type of inspection and investigation

• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand‑eye co‑ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program