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Health and Safety Manager

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Job title: Health and Safety Manager

Company: Team Construction

Job description: MissionThe Construction Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, technical support and advice on all aspects of H&S; help assess the implementation of the H&S Program within the workplace, and as required, develop and/or provide related training.Responsibilities

developing safety, security, health and environmental policies, standards and programs for employee and passenger activities
Ensures fulfillment of H&S requirements at construction site, following health, safety, and environmental (H&S) plan in compliance with Company standards, customer requirements and Government regulations
Prepares weekly and monthly statistics H&S reports
Provides assistance in the implementation and update of the health, safety, and environmental plan
Provides assistance in identification of risks and definition of control measures (through safe work procedure, Job Safety Analysis)
Carries out and records regular safety checks and safety inspections
Provides assistance in Tool-box talks
Coordinates safety committee
Records and investigates accidents and incidents; performs Root Cause Analysis on H&S issues
Coordinates health, safety, and environmental aspects of site activities
Provides introduction training and site-specific health, safety, and environmental training
Coordinates required safety training on site
Coordinates First Aid rescue, First Aid responders and Fire Protection programs
Proposes immediate correction of an H&S deficiency; checks if H&S corrections from deficiency are effective
Ensures OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and COR programs are maintained at site
Supports execution of internal audits in construction sites and facilities and coordinates external audits
Coordinates with Workers Compensation as required

Profile

Proven experience as safety manager
Must have a BSc/BA or Post-Secondary in Health and Safety
10 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ of health and safety related experience on major construction projects in a lead role
Valid qualification in occupational health and safety
Must be knowledgeable of the following construction Health and Safety Officer: NCSO-IHSA; or Canadian Registered Professional (CRSP); or demonstrated equivalent
Must be knowledgeable of EHS Management Systems such as OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, COR certification programs
Must have a strong understanding of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation and implementation in a construction environment.
Must have a thorough understanding of Certificate of Recognition (COR) processes
Must be proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Must have strong organization and record keeping skills
Must have an uninhibited ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, push, pull, reach and grasp
Must have a Valid Class G Driver’s License
Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
Excellent organizational and motivational skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities