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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