Manager, Safety

What is the Opportunity?

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager reports to the Director, EHS, and is responsible for providing health and safety advice and assistance to the projects Line Supervisors. The EHS Manager will audit the Project EHS Programs and work with the line organization to develop corrective actions with the goal of continuously improving health and safety in the workplace.

What You'll Do Here:

• Assist and support with the development of site-specific safety training and orientation of workers, supervisors, staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Review project plans and project sites before work commences, identifying safety-related risks.
• Liaise with external parties such as regulatory agencies, government inspectors, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Work with senior management to continuously improve their Health and Safety Programs.
• Represent the Company at meetings with stakeholders and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety matters.
• Support project-specific conventional safety and environmental management plans and procedures including inspections, audits, observation and coaching, Worker Trades Committee and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Mentor project staff in the requirements of conventional safety procedures.
• Track and report safety-related statistics.
• Support the management of Return to Work and Modified Duties cases at the field level.
• Support Human Performance Program activities.
• Assist in development of EHS supporting documents.
• Walk down job sites and ensure controls are in place as per plan. Review and audit applicable EHS documentation.
• Report all accidents, incidents (conventional or radiological safety), near misses, unsafe conditions, and behaviors to leadership.
• Assist Line Supervisors in accidents, incidents, and near-miss investigations and ensure all documentation is completed and distributed, as required.
• Post and maintain safety bulletins and posters and distribute safety materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Develop and deliver presentations to workers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Perform inspections and audits, both formal and informal.
• Immediately stop work activity when unsafe acts or conditions exist and immediately inform site management.
• Maintain files of safety-related paperwork as per Company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that corrective actions have been taken whenever safety deficiencies have been identified.
• Participate in daily toolbox and weekly safety meetings.
• Mentor and coach craft and supervision in the field with regard to safety roles and responsibilities, compliance with safety standards, Critical Control Verifications (CCVs), and safety observations.
• Perform additional detailed requirements as outlined in the Project Specific EHS and EHS Management Plan.
• Maintain pre-qualification databases for clientele, including ISN World and Avetta.
• Support proposal development, as required.
• Maintain and update EHS Program Procedures, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience coordinating and managing health and safety for construction projects.
• Previous experience in a leadership role required.
• Highly self-motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify training gaps, generate effective solutions, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• A team player who accepts and can manage change regularly.
• Knowledge of construction projects with a solid understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other relevant OSHA regulations and legislation.
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field.
• Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Acts and Regulations considered an asset.
• Understanding of OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping, Case Management, Workers’ Compensation Insurance requirements, and return-to-work programs.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate w