The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for providing oversight to our 3 office locations, (Vancouver & Victoria), multiple construction sites and sales centres across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Corporate Safety Program.
The Role:
Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Performing safety audits and physically inspecting all work areas, offices, sales centres and job sites to identify possible safety issues
- Ensure that required safe work practices and safe job procedures are in place across all sites.
- Confirm required training for work being completed.
- Issue corrective actions to site safety and confirm completion of actions.
- Complete audit documentation.
- Oversee the company’s daily operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Review and update risk/hazard assessment as conditions change throughout the length of the project.
- Ensure necessary training for the tasks is completed and the workers are competent.
- Incident and Near Miss Investigations
- Overseeing/reviewing or completing investigations for immediate and root cause of incidents that occur on all Townline Group of Companies’ projects.
- Issuing corrective actions and ensuring compliance
- Issuing disciplinary action as required
- Notifying and reporting to WorkSafeBC as required
- Educating personnel on incident and preventative measures
- Providing site personnel with training, emergency protocols and site-specific plans.
- Providing training and mentoring to all CSO’s to ensure their continued professional development
- Assisting with preparation and hosting of monthly CSO teams meeting to review an educational topic, company incidents, stats etc.
- Develop Fall Protection Plans and Exposure Control Plans.
- Review Site Specific Construction Fire Safety Plans and Traffic Control Plans
- Building and maintaining working relationships with project managers, trade contractors, consultants, and sub trades.
- Creating and maintaining positive working relationships with WorkSafeBC
- Responsible for assisting with administering and promoting a safe work environment for all personnel
The Candidate:
Applicants for the roll must have the following:
- 3-5 years work experience managing health and safety in the construction industry or a combination of applicable education and work experience
- Occupational First Aid Level 2 or 3 is required
- NCSO National Construction Safety Officer is an asset
- CRSP Canadian Registered Safety Professional is an asset
- US health and safety experience is an asset
- Advanced knowledge of applicable safety legislation;
- Working knowledge of construction processes and terminology;
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills;
- Ability to manage difficult situations regarding site safety
- A team player who works well in a collaborative environment
- The ability to handle a substantial workload, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- A creative thinker and effective problem solver
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail and excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
- A self-starter and quick learner
- A positive attitude and a professional image
- Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record and a reliable vehicle
- Flexibility to travel throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island