Health and Safety Manager Safety

We are Chandos
Inclusion. Collaboration. Ingenuity. Innovation.
These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!
We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.
Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.
Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.
Job Description

The Alberta Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading the Regional Safety team to a Best in Class Standard. Effectively managing safe work in accordance to local regulations and Chandos Safe work procedures.
Lead, Coach and Manage direct reports in an assigned area or district of responsibility
Communicate and interact with provincial and federal agencies requiring deliverable reporting including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Emergency Services
Develop and execute effective relevant procedures to further enhance the program
Implement change as based on leading indicators and statistical metrics
Develop a sound company safety culture working with all levels and departments of Chandos
Applies expertise to assess risk and solve problems of varying construction tasks
Participates in project start up meetings and understands the scope of work on projects
Provides guidance and oversight on incident investigations and potentially severe near misses
Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial and industrial construction experience
• Minimum 10 years of field HSE experience (construction or industrial preferred; broader HSE experience considered)
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation preferred or an asset, and/or National Construction Safety Officer Designation
• Occupational Health and Safety Degree of Diploma
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
• A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline an asset, but not required
• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and alignment with Chandos core values.
• Strong collaboration, change leadership, and analytical abilities
• A Red Seal Journeyperson certificate an asset
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities with 5+ years in a Safety Management role
• Possess a thorough understanding of Third Party pre-quals, including, IsNet, Avetta, Contractor Check
• Travel is required throughout the Alberta region

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment.
We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.
We are 100% employee owned . Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal . We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
Competitive wages
Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
Recognition and annual salary reviews program
Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
Regular company-wide engagement opportunities