Health and Safety Manager
Apply NowCompany: Smith Bros and Wilson BC Ltd
Location: Surrey, BC V3R 0B3
Description:
Come and work for an award winning organization! Our Safety culture is among the best in Canada. A diverse, fun and caring culture.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Health and Safety Manager plays an integral role in organizational safety system and commitment and is accountable mentoring and building a strong safety team throughout various projects. This role reports to the General Superintendents and is in frequent communication with key stakeholder such as the subcontractors and client safety representatives.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate and Legal Compliance
Develop and maintain the company's Health and Safety Program, Policies and Procedures
Oversee Safety Risk Management
Ensure existing, new and updated WorkSafe BC regulations are in place with SBW's Health and Safety Program
Liaise with WorkSafe BC and other regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with regulation requirements.
Facilitate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Meetings for the SBW head office.
Assist Senior Management in fulfilling their legal requirements, duties and accountability in the Health and Safety Program.
Manage and maintain the companies COR certification and continuous audits
Safety Material and Reporting
Ensure SBW's safety records management system is up to date and data is integral by performing periodic audits
Analyze SBW's safety data, determine improvement goals, and develop corrective action plans and continuous improvement for the overall safety program
Managing comprehensive modified/return to work programs, injury management collaborating with HR and Management
Analyze incident, incident trends and work site injuries to identify areas of focus in order to minimize injuries
Manage the Safety department budget and reports to the Financial Officer as applicable
Client Management
Ensure site compliance is in line with client requirements to include ensuring contractors compliance programs such as ISNetworld and Comply Works
Provide client assurance of SBW's dedication and quality of its Health and Safety Program
Actively promoting health and safety awareness and strong safety culture.
Conduct Management Inspections in all SBW project sites to ensure compliance with SBW's Health and Safety Program, client requirements and regulation requirements
Training and Development
Develop safety training material, such as Joint Occupational Health and Safety Training, Company and project orientations, and other in-house training materials required
Provide safety program and software training to Management and Construction Safety Coordinators
Mentor and coach Construction Safety Coordinators in further developing their field safety experience
Manage the performance, duties, and responsibilities of the CSO's
Project and Site Specific
Assists the Estimators with Safety Costing and Safety Operation Procedures for bidding purposes.
Understand project requirements including construction detail, contract information, subcontract management, and schedule, to develop a manageable Project Site Specific Safety Plan.
Review site documentation to ensure quality and compliance of recordkeeping on project sites.
Implement safety measures to ensure public safety.
Develop Site Specific safe work Practices, Procedures and Hazard Assessments.
Participate and/or take the lead role in the investigation into incidents in the workplace.
Develop Site Specific Safety Orientations.
Assist project personnel in obtaining safety knowledge and resources, including technical safety equipment, industry best practices, training, and documentation.
Develop and provide safety resources, such as Field Level Hazard Assessments, signage, safety banners, etc.
Conduct safety inspections and audits on active job sites and work with teams on any required corrective actions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Min 5 years' experience in a safety specific role, preferably management
Majority of experience representing the primary contractor for large multi-disciplinary construction projects
Experience developing Health and Safety Program initiatives
CHSC / CSRP / CSO - combination or equivalent
First Aid Level 2
Fluent communication (verbal and writing) skills
Valid Class 5 Driver's license
Experience controlling sensitive and private information
Very strong organization, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
WHMIS
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and familiarity with health and safety management software and Proficient in Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
ROLE SUMMARY
The Health and Safety Manager plays an integral role in organizational safety system and commitment and is accountable mentoring and building a strong safety team throughout various projects. This role reports to the General Superintendents and is in frequent communication with key stakeholder such as the subcontractors and client safety representatives.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate and Legal Compliance
Develop and maintain the company's Health and Safety Program, Policies and Procedures
Oversee Safety Risk Management
Ensure existing, new and updated WorkSafe BC regulations are in place with SBW's Health and Safety Program
Liaise with WorkSafe BC and other regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with regulation requirements.
Facilitate Joint Occupational Health and Safety Meetings for the SBW head office.
Assist Senior Management in fulfilling their legal requirements, duties and accountability in the Health and Safety Program.
Manage and maintain the companies COR certification and continuous audits
Safety Material and Reporting
Ensure SBW's safety records management system is up to date and data is integral by performing periodic audits
Analyze SBW's safety data, determine improvement goals, and develop corrective action plans and continuous improvement for the overall safety program
Managing comprehensive modified/return to work programs, injury management collaborating with HR and Management
Analyze incident, incident trends and work site injuries to identify areas of focus in order to minimize injuries
Manage the Safety department budget and reports to the Financial Officer as applicable
Client Management
Ensure site compliance is in line with client requirements to include ensuring contractors compliance programs such as ISNetworld and Comply Works
Provide client assurance of SBW's dedication and quality of its Health and Safety Program
Actively promoting health and safety awareness and strong safety culture.
Conduct Management Inspections in all SBW project sites to ensure compliance with SBW's Health and Safety Program, client requirements and regulation requirements
Training and Development
Develop safety training material, such as Joint Occupational Health and Safety Training, Company and project orientations, and other in-house training materials required
Provide safety program and software training to Management and Construction Safety Coordinators
Mentor and coach Construction Safety Coordinators in further developing their field safety experience
Manage the performance, duties, and responsibilities of the CSO's
Project and Site Specific
Assists the Estimators with Safety Costing and Safety Operation Procedures for bidding purposes.
Understand project requirements including construction detail, contract information, subcontract management, and schedule, to develop a manageable Project Site Specific Safety Plan.
Review site documentation to ensure quality and compliance of recordkeeping on project sites.
Implement safety measures to ensure public safety.
Develop Site Specific safe work Practices, Procedures and Hazard Assessments.
Participate and/or take the lead role in the investigation into incidents in the workplace.
Develop Site Specific Safety Orientations.
Assist project personnel in obtaining safety knowledge and resources, including technical safety equipment, industry best practices, training, and documentation.
Develop and provide safety resources, such as Field Level Hazard Assessments, signage, safety banners, etc.
Conduct safety inspections and audits on active job sites and work with teams on any required corrective actions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Min 5 years' experience in a safety specific role, preferably management
Majority of experience representing the primary contractor for large multi-disciplinary construction projects
Experience developing Health and Safety Program initiatives
CHSC / CSRP / CSO - combination or equivalent
First Aid Level 2
Fluent communication (verbal and writing) skills
Valid Class 5 Driver's license
Experience controlling sensitive and private information
Very strong organization, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
WHMIS
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and familiarity with health and safety management software and Proficient in Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint