Health & Safety Manager
About The Position
The Health & Safety Manager oversees occupational health and safety programs for one or more project sites within the same District. The role analyzes safety trends, ensures regulatory compliance, provides technical expertise, conducts safety orientations and training, and reviews safety procedures to help maintain a safe workplace and support construction schedules. The manager oversees incident tracking, injury reporting and resolution, required permits and certifications, safety equipment maintenance and procurement, and safety documentation. The position also works with project teams on hazard analyses, corrective actions, worksite safety and evacuation plans, and emergency response and vehicle access planning.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in construction or safety.
- Experience managing construction or safety teams.
- Developed skills in identifying and mentoring direct-report safety professionals.
- Ability to assign tasks and provide training to build a strong and well-balanced internal team.
- Ability to provide construction teams with training and learning opportunities based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
- Proven ability to identify onsite project safety risks and develop compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirements.
- Expert knowledge of construction-site equipment, methods, and processes.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee safety programs and procedures for one or more project sites within the same District.
- Analyze project-site trends and ensure accidents, injuries, fires, property damage, and other safety-related incidents are accurately recorded and tracked.
- Develop and conduct safety orientations and training, and oversee project-site toolbox talks within the designated timeframe.
- Ensure required project permits and certifications are active, documented, and tracked for construction activities.
- Provide technical expertise on training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support construction schedules and project cost savings.
- Oversee equipment maintenance and procurement so onsite crews have necessary safety items before construction activities begin.
- Provide project status and trend analyses to the manager and project team as needed.
- Oversee injury reporting and resolution for the project site.
- Review investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented onsite.
- Review and approve Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) documentation from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure safety procedures are tracked accurately and on time.
- Participate in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the project plan.
- Create, review, or approve the project site's worksite safety and evacuation plan.
- Support emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager.
- Manage construction or safety teams, mentor direct-report safety professionals, assign tasks, and provide training to build a strong internal team.
- Provide construction teams with training and learning opportunities based on safety expertise and standard safety principles.
- Identify onsite project safety risks and develop compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
