Health and Safety Manager, ICI Construction

Health and Safety Manager, ICI Construction (Scarborough/Eastern Toronto area)

The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and updating all aspects of the Company's Health and Safety Program. This role will ensure that the Head Office, Yard Operations, and Field Operations are in compliance with all local and provincial requirements pertaining to workplace health and safety. The Health and Safety Manager will conduct detailed inspections of the workplace to ensure compliance with the Company's Safety Program. This position requires the ability to manage workplace safety, identify unsafe conditions and acts, and propose solutions to prevent worker injuries. The Health and Safety Manager shall work in an advisory capacity on Employee/Labour Relation issues regarding disability management and act as an active advocate of Health & Safety within the Industry.

This position requires flexibility in meeting multiple job demands and the requirement to assist other team members on-site as needed. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge and expertise in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, combined with good interpersonal/teamwork, organizational, and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Most importantly, they would need to have the skills and ability to apply best practices in leadership within the Construction Industry, i.e., construction process and management.

Position Details

Permanent Full-Time Position,
Primary Location: Toronto, ON (Multiple Project Sites and Head Office)
Compensation: Commensurate to Candidate Experience

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Post Secondary Education preferably in an Industry related discipline. Gold Seal Designation an asset or working towards achieving.
• Certifications: NCSO – National Construction Safety Officer and COR/ISO Internal Auditor Certified.
• Experience: 5+ years of work experience in Health and Safety Management within the Construction Industry and well-developed knowledge of the construction process, and management.

Competencies & Skills:

• Motivation Skills: Ability to increase morale and performance in respect to managing Health & Safety.
• Innovation Management: Ability to develop innovative strategies and draw out the creative ideas of others.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people by managing diverse relationships.
• Integrity: Adheres to the Company core values and acts in line with those values.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively within and outside the organization.

Job Knowledge & Technical Skills:

1. Health & Safety: Expert knowledge of OHS Act & Regulations and Company Safety program.
2. Communication: Ensures professional, accurate, thorough, and timely communication.
3. Computer Skills: Ability to proficiently use e-mail and Microsoft Office.

Initiative & Self Management:

1. Results Oriented: Sets goals and prioritizes in order to maximize resources.
2. Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution: Ability to break down problems & manage conflict.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance: Manages the implementation and adherence to all aspects of Health and Safety.
• Worksite Analysis and Accident Prevention: Manages the Hazard/Near-miss identification process.
• Training: Plans, prepares, conducts, and audits all health and safety training.
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Ensures adherence to documentation policies.
• Workers Compensation: Manages the return to work/modified duty program.
• Health & Safety Program Review: Evaluates and updates the Company Health & Safety Program.

Contact Harbinger Network:

To apply for the position of Health and Safety Manager, ICI Construction (Scarborough/Eastern Toronto area) in confidence, please include a cover letter and submit it along with your resume to:

Joy Lumanog, MBA, CPHR
Contact mobile number: (778) 262 0800 or Head Office (905) 257 9691 Extension 124
Contact email address: joy@harbingernetwork.ca

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691, extension 124.