Construction Health and Safety Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe.

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Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project : The 10-year rail infrastructure program, GO Expansion, is Metrolinx's largest and most ambitious endeavour to date and aims to expand the GO Transit rail service.

As delivery partners with Metrolinx MSC will manage this complex program of works, which includes new stations, electrification of existing lines, installing new rail lines, upgrading existing stations, signalling, and more.

Your Responsibilities will include :

• Collaborate and influence the Metrolinx OnCorr client team to implement and maintain program, systems, and procedures to achieve cross contract area transformational HSW practice
• Advises the MCS Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing on strategic HSW matters
• To champion occupational health and safety initiatives and drive their implementation
• Collaborate and advise the client and stakeholders on strategic matters of HSW
• Supporting and driving a dynamic lessons learnt and business improvement process for HSW across the program
• Produce required reports and input data (would like to discuss reporting protocols and potential admin assistance for data input and development of reports)
• Assure the delivery of HSW initiatives
• Develop training / presentations / briefing packages and deliver to appropriate target audience based on their role / responsibilities within the program
• Providing support to all OnCorr teams and Contractors to resolve any HSW Technical and process issues may arise
• Works with respective functional managers for development of risk profile and strategies for mitigation

You’ll need to have :

• Technical knowledge and extensive experience in safety systems and railway programs
• Technical knowledge and experience in Safety Systems Management and Auditing (i.e. ISO 45001)
• Accident / Incident analysis methods expertise
• Experience in developing and embedding health, safety & wellbeing management systems
• Working knowledge of Canada Labour Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, CROR and other relevant Federal and Provincial / States Health & Safety legislation
• Working knowledge of OHS policies, standards, legislation, and procedures pertaining to the industry.
• Health & Safety related degree or equivalent
• Experience in large scale program delivery
• Developing HSW integrated management systems
• Rail and infrastructure delivery experience

Safety first - Going home safe and well :

You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.

You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus Deliver on our promise :

You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.

You will be responsible for key client relationship management, and converting the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.

Integrity Always do the right thing :

You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel :

You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.

You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.