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Health and Safety Manager

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Job title: Health and Safety Manager

Company: Team Construction

Job description: Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the HSSEQ Director in developing, implementing, and maintaining CTSM’s Safety Management Plan, Security Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and associated procedures and tools in CTSM’s HSSEQ Management System.
Promote and enforce safe working practices, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and obligations.
Maintain health and safety risk registers and assess the adequacy of mitigation measures.
Lead investigations into internal safety incidents and security incidents, recommending corrective actions.
Participate in joint safety and security investigations with the Operator (TTC) along the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) System.
Develop and deliver training materials to enhance health and safety awareness across the Project team.
Ensure CTSM employees and subcontractors comply with health and safety requirements through documentation review, field inspections, and audits.
Plan and organize internal emergency response drills, and support drills led by the Operator.
Collaborate with the Human Resources Manager to facilitate WSIB claims and implement Accommodation, Fit for Duty, Workplace Violence, and Harassment Programs.
Lead the preparation of the monthly Safety and Security Performance Report.
Participate in internal and external meetings, including those with the Client and Operator.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit of the Safety Management Plan and Security Management Plan.
Coach and mentor personnel and safety committee members in safety leadership, incident investigation, workplace inspections, work planning, and safety briefings.
Perform other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate in Health and Safety or related science/engineering. CRSP, CHSC, or CSP designation considered an asset.
5 to 10 years of practical health and safety experience, preferably in transit or infrastructure.
Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and relevant legislation.
Comprehensive understanding of accident prevention fundamentals and safety management principles.
Strong judgment, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to delegate or escalate to management when necessary.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Valid non-probationary Ontario Class “G” driver’s license required for daily duties.

Consequences of Error:

Improper direction in monitoring and enforcing health and safety initiatives could lead to significant injury, fines, or delays in schedules for CTSM, its employees, and customers.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Considerable time spent in an office environment with travel to various work sites.
Exposure to inclement weather and hazards along the ECLRT alignment, including track level and construction hazards.
Physical activities include frequent walking, standing, climbing, working in tunnels, small or elevated spaces, and lifting.
Position may require on-call availability during evenings and/or weekends.

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