Health and Safety Program Manager

Job Number : J0226-0173 Job Type : Full Time Job Category : Construction Salary : Open

Health and Safety Program Manager

Status : Permanent, Full- time

Location : Dorval, QC (Hybrid)

Salary : Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

To Apply : Please send your resume to

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Culture

 Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s Health & Safety

Management Program across all operations.

 Support leadership in enabling a strong, consistent safety culture that aligns with company

values and operational realities.

 Provide visible leadership in the field through regular site visits, safety meetings, and

engagement with frontline employees and supervisors.

Workforce Engagement

 Work collaboratively with Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs), and employee

representatives to address safety concerns and improve performance.

 Participate in safety discussions, inspections, and investigations as required.

 Ensure H&S elements are implemented in a manner consistent with collective agreements,

company policies, and legislative requirements.

 Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on safety accountability within the operations.

Regulatory Compliance

 Ensure program compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal occupational

health and safety legislation and standards, including but not limited to :

o Provincial OHS Acts and Regulations

o Canada Labour Code (as applicable)

o BCER, and other energy regulators

 Maintain compliance with downstream-specific regulatory requirements and industry standards,

including those related to :

o Process safety and loss prevention

o Hazardous materials handling and storage

o Emergency response and fire protection

 Act as the primary health and safety regulatory contact for external inspections, audits, and

enforcement actions.

 Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across operations.

Risk Management & Incident Management

 Support the development and implementation of Leading Indicator activities including hazard

identification, risk assessments, and safe work practices for activities such as :

o Terminal and marine operations

o Product storage, loading / unloading, and product transfer

o Maintenance, turnaround, and contractor-heavy work

 Lagging Indicators : Lead or oversee incident, near-miss, and highpotential event investigations

using root cause analysis methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).

 Ensure corrective actions are tracked, completed, and communicated effectively across the

organization (Lessons Learned).

Contractor & Operational Safety

 Work with Regional Operations to support the contractor H&S process for prequalification,

onboarding, and performance monitoring.

 Ensure contractors comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and site-specific

rules.

 Support operational planning, maintenance activities, shutdowns, and turnarounds with

appropriate safety controls and oversight.

 Conduct site inspections, audits, and field verifications to assess compliance and effectiveness of controls.

Training & Competency

 Develop and oversee H&S training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.

 Ensure training material compliance (, WHMIS, TDG, Confined Space, First Aid, Fire

Response)with regulatory requirements. .

 Coach and mentor frontline leaders on safety leadership, hazard recognition, and incident

prevention.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

 Establish and monitor H&S performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with company objectives.

 Prepare reports for senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

 Maintain accurate and auditable H&S documentation, records, and system

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

 Postsecondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.

 CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation preferred or working toward

certification.

Experience

 8–12 years of progressive Health & Safety experience in oil &; gas operations, including refinery

operations, pipeline and tank farm operations marine or rail loading / offloading operations, or

other related industrial operations.

 Demonstrated experience working in unionized environments, including interaction with JHSCs

and union leadership.

 Strong knowledge of Canadian OHS legislation and downstream operational risks.

 Experience supporting contractorintensive operations and maintenance activities.

Skills & Competencies

 Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the

organization.

 Excellent communication skills (bilingual), including experience engaging union and nonunion

workforces.

 Proven incident investigation, audit, and risk management expertise.

 Practical, solutions oriented approach to safety in an operational setting.

 Proficient in Microsoft Office and H&S reporting and management systems.

 Willingness to travel and work flexible hours to support operational needs.

Working Conditions

 Combination of office, terminal, plant, and field environments across our Canadian operating

sites

 Travel to operational sites and participation in offhours activities (shutdowns, incident response) as required.

What We Offer

 We are a small operation with opportunity to grow and looking for individuals who are thrilled

to engage and contribute to a rapidly growing operation.

 Opportunity to lead safety performance in a critical downstream energy operation.

 Competitive compensation and benefits.

 Collaborative work environment with strong operational engagement.

 Support for professional development and certification.

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