Position Overview
The Environmental and Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for the development implementation maintenance and ongoing continuous improvement of the corporate EH&S program. The EH&S Manager is responsible for leading coaching and managing the Health and Safety Coordinator and promoting partnership with all departments in ensuring compliance with COR 2020 and applicable EH&S legislation.
This role is with Cornerstone Building Brands primarily supporting Ply Gem Canada operations in Calgary.
Please note that this is a fully onsite position with no hybrid or remote work options available.
Key Responsibilities
- Directs and manages the EH&S team.
- Collaborates with management to lead impactful change initiatives and drive safety culture by implementing proactive process improvements and providing support across all plants.
- Provides expert knowledge and guidance to foster a positive health and safety culture and effectively manage occupational risks.
- Manages the development implementation and continuous improvement of corporate environmental health and safety (EH&S) policies procedures safe work instructions and training.
- Implements standardized actionable safety metrics and communication protocol to leadership teams to drive safety improvement.
- Conducts routine site reviews with the leadership team to define sitespecific EH&S goals and tracks progress.
- Supports the investigation of all EH&S related incidents ensuring all risk reduction and corrective/preventive actions are identified and completed in a timely manner.
- Develops effective reporting tools and frameworks to monitor accident investigation reports recommendations findings and mitigations ensuring these elements are tracked and evaluated.
- Facilitates the return to work of injured workers and assists in the management of workers compensation claims.
- Monitors and communicates regulatory changes to the organization recommending changes to result in compliance and provides technical support when needed.
- Assists with external audits and ensures the implementation of corrective actions for compliance e.g. COR 2020.
- Collaborates with provincial regulatory authorities to address and resolve any compliance or practice violations.
Qualifications :
- 5 years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.
- Proven experience in health and safety management.
- Strong knowledge of applicable Environmental and Health and Safety regulatory requirements.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation strong asset.
- The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and other professionally recognized certifications in the safety risk management related field are highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong supervisory and leadership and team building skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
Additional Information :
Ply Gem Canada is committed to an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants needs upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime