Corp SafetyEnvironment Mgr.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a safety professional to join the Mainroad Group as a Corporate Safety Manager. This is a full-time (office/field-based) position based out of Mainroads office in Calgary Red Deer Ponoka or Camrose Alberta reporting directly to the Director of Health Safety Quality and Environmental. This position will oversee the safety program for all of Mainroads operating companies in Alberta and Cranbrook BC.

As part of Mainroad an employee-owned company and a recognized leader in innovative safe and reliable infrastructure services across Canadayoull work in a team that values ownership collaboration and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health and dental benefits performance-based bonus paid vacation RRSP plan and share purchase plan!

The successful candidates shall have the following qualifications:

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety preferably within highway maintenance construction contracting or a related industry.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a management role including demonstrated experience leading and developing safety professionals.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or a related professional designation.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety Safety Management or a related discipline is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license with a clean drivers abstract is required.
• COR and/or ISO auditor training and experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation regulations standards and industry best practices including applicable OHS and workers compensation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing implementing maintaining and continuously improving corporate safety programs policies procedures and management systems.
• Strong experience conducting and overseeing complex incident investigations root cause analysis corrective actions and follow-up.
• Demonstrated ability to identify organizational safety risks analyze trends and develop practical strategies to improve safety performance.
• Proven ability to develop implement and evaluate safety training programs including experience facilitating training for both small and large groups.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach mentor and manage employees while promoting accountability and a positive safety culture.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees operational leaders senior management clients contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex safety requirements clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive or difficult situations with professionalism sound judgement tact and discretion.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and carry projects through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational demands priorities and business requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business and safety management systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Mainroad Group operations throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

Job duties include but not limited to the following:

• Oversee the implementation maintenance and continual improvement of Mainroads HSQE Management System including ISO45001:2018 ISO 9001:2015 ISO14001:2015.
• Review and/or develop site specific safety plans programs practices and rules that align with Mainroads 2030 HSQE Strategy OHS legislation and ISO requirements.
• Promote a Safety Always culture based on Safety Excellence and Trust.
• Support consistent implementation of the 2030 HSQE Strategy across all Operating Companies.
• Provide guidance and support to managers supervisors and employees to ensure full understanding and compliance with HSQE policies and procedures
• Interview select and onboard HSE department personnel as required.
• Manage mentor and develop a team of Safety Advisors (5) to promote and provide consistent support and expertise.
• Coordinate review and/or conduct annual COR (Certificate of Recognition) internal safety audits.
• Participate in internal external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee the effective implementation and verification of corrective actions from audits inspections and investigations.
• Oversee the implementation of the company subcontractor management program.
• Review or lead incident investigations utilizing root cause analysis and recommending clearly defined corrective/ preventative actions that engage all levels of personnel.
• Leading and/or assisting in effective handling of critical safety situations including monitoring analyzing reporting and recommending corrective/preventative measures
• Oversee the implementation of the Injury Management Program in Alberta and Cranbrook BC including coordination of return-to-work with modified duties in collaboration with the Return to Work Manager.
• Oversee the scheduling organization and implementation of safety training including annual Training Days.
• Oversee the development and distribution of Safety Alerts Weekly Toolbox Topics and Near Miss Reviews.
• Oversee the performance of multiple company monthly EOSH Committee meetings.
• Maintain and report on monthly quarterly and annual safety statistics trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and oversee Operating Company action plans with Safety Advisors based on HSQE statistical trends and needs.
• Conduct field inspections and Safety Tour visits to engage with crews observe work practices and verify compliance with HSQE expectations.
• Support hazard assessments safe work planning and risk mitigation activities.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve field-level safety performance.
• Liaise with OHS WCB environmental agencies and other regulators as required.
• Ensure all corporate HSE documentation submissions and records meet regulatory and audit requirements.

If youre excited to join our team we invite you to apply by submitting your resume through this posting. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds identities and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.

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Required Experience:

Manager