Regional Safety Manager

Job Function

Environmental, Health & Safety

Description

A leading provider of specialized services to the global industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets, BrandSafway delivers access and scaffolding systems, forming and shoring, industrial services and related solutions to more than 32,000 customers worldwide.

BrandSafway was formed when Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined in 2017. We are a corporation of 35,000 employees with operations in more than 35 countries.

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training and resources to be successful.

Come join our growing team. We are looking for a Regional Safety Manager. This position is responsible for providing EHS support and training for M&I operations team, yard, shop / warehouse, field supervisors, field workers in preventing accidents and incidents and minimizing the financial and human impact of these events, for all the province of Québec.

In addition, the position is responsible to provide support in implementing health, safety, and environmental management policies and procedures at the provincial level.

Responsibilities

Regularly inspect the work activities at different branches across Ontario, yards, warehouses, jobsites, plants and offices to maintain a strong safety presence.

Help implement and enforce the use of safe work practices and procedures as described in the company policies.

Evaluate multiple branches to ensure safety management systems are in place and they are complying with provincial and federal requirements and company policies and procedures (i.

e. Perform audits on JSP, the company S.O.S and E.I.S program, and Daily Toolbox Talks, compliance under the Gold Link Safety program, Work Instruction development and training).

Coach employees on working safely. Intervein when unsafe conditions or behaviours are observed. Following company Life Saving Rules’.

Conduct in-person H / S required training programs for multiple branches for yard, warehouse, plant, field and office staff.

Maintain clear and concise records of all health and safety related training activities, records of training and certifications.

Investigate health and safety accidents / incidents / situations / near hits to accurately determine the sequence of events and determine root causes.

Help supervisors prepare proper documentation in accordance with company and provincial requirements. Help ensure that accidents / trends / issues / costs are reported to the proper authorities as required.

Handle injured worker claims management activities. Analyze and take action on injured worker claims to help manage claims costs, return injured workers to light / full duties, according to the WSIB regular processes, documentation and regulations.

Liaise with internal company departments and external / government agencies as required (e.g. WSIB, MLITSDO, etc.).

Conduct the annual fire and emergency plan with the location’s manager.

Lead the monthly JHSC Committee meeting for various branches with the location’s manager, keep up to date records, and take the lead on corrective actions required.

Maintain and review the Hazard Assessment Tools (HAT) for Ontario, branches.

Work collaboratively with other departments (corporate, health and safety leader for Canada, Human Resources, etc.) to ensure all aspects of the BrandSafway health and safety programs are effectively communicated and followed.

Set annual safety goals for all Ontario locations.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a safety professional in general industry or manufacturing.

Diploma in occupational health and safety is an asset.

Valid driver’s license (class G) and vehicle (car allowance provided).

Being able to work at heights (jobsite visits).

Extensive up-to-date safety credentials (WHMIS, confined space, work at heights, forklift, etc.) is required.

Highly organized.

Good written and verbal communication skills essential.

Proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word software a definite asset.