Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership (Nupqu) is a growing business, proudly owned by the communities of the Ktunaxa Nation. With offices in Cranbrook, Castlegar, and Fernie, BC, Nupqu provides consulting services across a variety of sectors including environmental, archaeology, forestry, and safety throughout the ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. We are currently seeking a highly motivated, organized, and responsible individual to join our team in a dynamic and rewarding environment poised for significant growth.

This position will consist of a 24-month contract of employment based in Cranbrook, BC while supporting our overall company Health & Safety needs. The successful candidate should have relevant experience and qualifications which align with the roles and responsibilities outlined below.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops and implements policies, programs, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines related to occupational health and safety.
2. Develops and implements accident investigation, data analysis, and recurrence prevention programs and procedures.
3. Provides support and guidance to the Project Management team with respect to health and safety needs and issues.
4. Acts as a resource advisor for the JOHSC (Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee) in order to identify opportunities for improvements for safety programs and procedures.
5. Provides technical and developmental training to all employees and contractors. Analyzes safety performance and makes recommendations for improvement.
6. Prepares and maintains an annual budget for Health and Safety.
7. Oversees company-wide training needs related to health and safety.
8. Has one direct employee (Safety and Training Coordinator).
9. Promotes a safety culture that encourages individual responsibility and personal commitment.
10. Manages the Emergency Response Team including responsibilities for implementing operating guidelines, maintaining and training members, conducting assessments to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
11. Assists supervisory staff in corrective actions resulting from analysis of accident and incident reports, safety statistics, audits, and inspections in conjunction with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
12. Coaches and motivates team leaders, supervisors, and employees to identify unsafe conditions or acts; and, assists in implementing changes to prevent injuries, while maintaining the support of all stakeholders employing various safety techniques.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

1. A CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional).
2. At least five (5) years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety in a land management consulting setting.
3. Formal training in Safety from a recognized training facility considered an asset.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a small team environment and interacting with senior-level managers.
5. Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
6. Demonstrated high standards of integrity.
7. Effectively lead, participate, communicate, and collaborate in corporate initiatives.
8. Possesses situational awareness of surroundings with the ability to adapt to new and changing environments, who can relate well at all levels.
9. A high sense of urgency with regards to making safety improvements.
10. Ability to handle complexity as well as balance the big picture and details given the scope & scale of the role.
11. The ability to be decisive while understanding organizational sensitivity.

Certificates & Licenses:

1. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Nupqu offers competitive wages. Please submit your cover letter and resume marked “Health & Safety Manager- Confidential” to Pamela Way, our Human Resource Manager, at: hr@nupqu.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 11, 2023 at 4:30pm MST

Thank you to all those applicants that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person