Safety Manager

ERCO Worldwide; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits on Day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Pension plan

Job summary

ERCO Worldwide in North Vancouver, BC is seeking a Safety Manager to ensure OH&S and security practices meet corporate and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include developing site safety plans, training programs, regulatory reporting, incident investigations, and leading safety committees. Must hold university degree in OH&S or related field with CRSP designation or enrollment and 3+ years in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• University degree in OH&S or related field is required.
• CRSP designation or enrollment in a recognized safety program.
• Minimum 3 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site compliance to government regulations and CIAC requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement site plans, policies and procedures.
• Lead regulatory reporting and incident investigations and prepare reports.
• Coordinate site training programs for employees, contractors and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Industrial safety

Education

University degree in OH&S or related

CRSP designation or enrollment

Job description

Safety Manager

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: 100 Forester Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: 100k-120k
Travel: 20 %

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Safety Manager to join the North Vancouver team. The primary functions are ensuring site OH&S and security practices meet or exceed corporate and regulatory procedures and policies, coordinating site regulatory training, maintaining regulatory records for safety and security, overseeing Responsible Care Safety and Security activities, monitoring process safety, and reporting to plant management.

The Role

• Ensure site compliance to all government regulated requirements
• Implement company-wide policies and procedures that apply to the site
• Develop, maintain, and implement site plans, policies, procedures, and support continuous improvement of these internal standards
• Develop, maintain, and implement site training programs, ensuring site employees, contractors and visitors are trained as required, including emergency response activities
• Lead all regulatory reporting and documentation requirements both external and internal
• Keep site leadership team and Toronto head office up to date on site issues
• Ensure compliance to CIAC requirements
• Promote a positive safety culture through good practices and reporting hazards using our reporting application
• Coordinate completion of associated tasks delegated to site employees
• Participate as member of site Joint Health and Safety Committee and ERCO Safety Committee, acting as liaison to the Plant Manager
• Lead and support incident investigations, analyze incidents to identify areas of concern, prepare incident reports when appropriate
• Trend and analyze site performance for KPIs required throughout the year
• Liaise with government, community and emergency responders as required
• Integrate company-wide annual safety plan with site safety plan
• Follow up on assigned actions in a timely manner

The Person

• University degree – academic technical (preferred) or equivalent OH&S technical training/experience
• Recognized CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation or enrollment in a recognized safety program leading to it
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment (sodium chlorate industry preferred)
• Excellent understanding and hands‑on experience with industrial safety practices: lock out, confined space, safety inspections, hazard assessments
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, to convey information appropriately to all levels of the organization
• Proficient computer skills

The Value You Bring

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Team builder and relationship builder
• Focused, results-driven, transparent, articulate
• Continuous improvement driver
• Resilient and adaptable to changing environments/technologies
• Proactive, initiative-taking, creative, enthusiastic, inspirational

Competitive Benefits

• Company paid health and dental benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual short-term incentive bonus
• Staff recognition awards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee and family assistance program
• Paid time off
• Company pension plan
• Disability insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

Developmental Opportunity

ERCO has an L&D department that creates and facilitates training courses via the ERCO University platform for all topics. Employees can take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets.

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email.

Equal Opportunity Employer – ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities known to the company.