Senior Manager, Safety and Health

Seaspan; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 156,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipbuilding industry is seeking a Senior Manager, Safety & Health to oversee safety management systems at their Vancouver Shipyard. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing a team of safety professionals, and promoting a safety culture within the organization. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

On-site gym and parking

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in safety management systems within complex, multi-union environments.
• Strong understanding of BC and Canadian health and safety regulations.
• Safety certifications such as CRSP, CSP, ROH, or CIH.

Responsibilities

• Manage Safety Advisors & Coordinators and implement safety management systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Develop and recommend strategies for safety management and training programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Decision-making

Judgment skills

Collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Manager, Safety & Health for Vancouver Shipyard is responsible for managing Safety Advisors & Coordinators, implementing and maintaining the safety management system at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyard. The role involves initiating and monitoring health & safety management systems, ensuring process, procedures, training, and work instructions are compliant and up-to-date, including participation in audits (. LRQA, COR, etc.).

Note: This position requires full on-site presence at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver due to business needs.

What you’ll do

• Serve as an internal resource for divisional/operational Managers regarding health and safety policies, monitoring compliance levels and reporting to the Director, HSE.
• Implement best practices industry-wide, collaborate with other units and safety teams, and focus on improving key performance indicators at Vancouver Shipyard.
• Ensure the safety management system aligns with standards through coaching Managers and Supervisors, integrating safety duties into daily operations.
• Maintain and update the safety management system regularly to keep it current and relevant.
• Promote a safety culture in partnership with VSY management.
• Develop and recommend strategies for safety management systems, training programs, accident prevention, industrial hygiene, emergency response, fire safety, and injury reporting.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety training programs.
• Coach and manage Safety Coordinators and Officers, overseeing team performance and motivation.
• Establish action plans with Safety Coordinators, conducting quarterly reviews.
• Support regulatory compliance, including handling incident investigations and appeals related to WCB and prosecutions.
• Coordinate with Union leaders on safety policies.
• Develop procedures for consistent work activities and lead risk management efforts, hazard assessments, and task analysis training.
• Collaborate with Return to Work Programs to manage injuries effectively.
• Inspect worksites and vessel visits, engaging with employees to assess safety initiatives' reception and effectiveness.
• Maintain safety certifications for third-party audits.
• Network with external agencies like emergency services, fire departments, and WorkSafeBC to foster relationships and stay informed of regulatory changes.
• Guide managers on influencing safety culture through their actions and inform them of legislative updates.
• Oversee accident investigations, root cause analysis, and trend development to address common safety issues.
• Manage the Safety Corrective Action System, ensuring timely completion and linking it to incident data analysis.
• Keep the Health and Safety Manual and Master’s Standing Orders current and develop innovative communication methods.
• Research and implement specific projects as directed by the Director, Safety & Environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Safety certifications such as CRSP, CSP, ROH, or CIH.
• Over 10 years of experience in safety management systems within complex, multi-union environments, preferably in shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy manufacturing, or marine transportation.
• Strong understanding of BC and Canadian health and safety regulations, including WorkSafe BC Regulations and the Workers Compensation Act.
• Proven ability to implement safety programs and policies in unionized settings.
• Knowledge of accident causation and prevention, audit processes, and safety management system standards (OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and database management.
• Effective at working across all organizational levels and collaborating with managers and staff to uphold safety standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, decision-making, and judgment skills.
• Innovative thinker capable of influencing safety behavior and maintaining safety as a top priority.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent role with long-term projects and job stability.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience, plus annual bonus and pension plan matching.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including health care, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, childcare benefits, Personal Spending Account, and EFAP.
• On-site gym and parking included.

The estimated salary range is $156,600 - $191,400, with final offers based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The company will present a competitive total compensation package.

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