National Manager, Health, Safety & Wellness - Belron Canada

Belron Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Belron Canada is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellness leader to manage its HSW team. This role involves developing strategies, policies, and programs to ensure excellence in health and safety across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety, with at least 15 years of relevant experience, and will play a critical role in fostering a culture of safety and well-being within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in Health and Safety roles.
• Relevant multi-site experience in Canada.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with headquarters to advance health and safety culture.
• Lead deployment of management system action plans.
• Act as an expert resource on occupational health and safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Knowledge

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Human Resources

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Automotive glass technology is helping transform how we experience the road. At Belron Canada , the home office of Speedy Glass, Lebeau vitres d’auto and Vanfax we take this seriously, which is why we invest tirelessly on developing our people can realize their full potential.

We welcome applications from everyone, and are firmly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and take pride in ensuring every member of our team feels empowered.

Whether in safety, health, or well-being, these are at the core of our well-being at Belron Canada. Under the Vice President of People and Culture, the incumbent will play a key role in managing the Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) team, ensuring that we excel in health, safety, and well-being.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of People and Culture, the selected individual will contribute to the development of strategies, policies, programs, standards, and plans that promote a culture and brand focused on excellence in health, safety, and well-being, positioning the company as a leader in HSW among its employees and clients.

They will play an important role in developing and enhancing engagement, awareness, and skills within the company and among our employees, thus enabling the implementation of HSW strategies and plans nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the London headquarters in advancing the HSW culture, deploying key guidelines, and management tools.
• Take the lead on deploying the management system action plan, including development, change management, and communication of new policies, procedures, and forms.
• Act as an expert and resource person on occupational health and safety (OHS) issues. Provide coaching and training to managers and employees on safety culture, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Participate in identifying, assessing, and documenting health and safety risks for employees at work, and recommend technical, organizational, or personal protective measures as necessary in collaboration with managers.
• Support and assist HSW advisors in prevention : conducting investigations and analyses of work accidents / incidents and associated corrective measures.
• Ensure emergency preparedness by maintaining processes, structures, and resources that ensure effective management of emergency situations.
• Ensure that records and accounting of various data, information, audit follow-ups, risk portfolios, etc. related to health and safety are up to date by the teams.
• Lead financial reviews of claims files with our external provider and regularly follow up with the technician for proper claims management.
• Stay informed of evolving regulatory and legislative requirements as well as trends in HSW, and take action to ensure that programs, policies, and practices comply.
• Present results, lessons learned from experiences, and support managers in OHS leadership and prevention.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for headquarters and management committees.
• Promote prevention, awareness, and engagement in HSW throughout the organization.
• Recommend annual OHS performance targets to continue improving established results and activities.
• Lead the HSW team (2 people) and provide support to direct reports.
• Build a rigorous continuous improvement approach to evolve the level of maturity in health and safety.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Human Resources. Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (essential).
• Years of experience : minimum 15 years.
• Relevant multi-site experience in Canada and knowledge of various practices and laws applicable to OHS.
• Experience in retail within corporate and franchised businesses and distribution is a plus.
• Experience in claims management and supplier management.
• Must be able to influence staff to implement different procedures and rules, as well as to enforce and maintain corporate standards.
• Must be attentive to employees and managers to understand OHS issues well and make recommendations accordingly.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Structured, organized mindset with attention to detail.
• Agility and comfort in adapting to change.
• Proficient in French and English for internal and external communications.

We believe that genuine care can make a real difference in the customer experience, and it begins with making a difference in the careers of our team members.

Belron Canada is an integral part of the Belron International family, a global leader in auto glass repair and replacement, and forward-facing digital camera calibration. Belron Canada alone operates 325+ service centres, 2 distribution centres and 26 warehouses across 10 provinces, and is home to over 1,200 employees.

Our pursuit of excellence commits us to providing sustainable world-class care for our communities and the climate.