Health and Safety Manager Safety

What makes DHL great? We know each employee's individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.
DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment - to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.
DHL Express currently has an opening for a Safety Manager in our National Office in Brampton . The Safety Manager designs, leads and manages safety programs to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with safety and environmental health requirements. This role is also the primary contact for all occupational safety regulatory actions. They also lead the existing injury and accident prevention programs, develop cultural change initiatives, monitor compliance, conduct data analysis and recommend preventative actions.
Acts as subject matter expert on all safety and related transportation related items and actively ensure continual compliance and improvement.
Ensures full compliance with all the requirements of Safety Regulations as they apply and actively ensures continual improvement using the established systems and processes.
Program management lead for all Safety related initiatives and enhancements.
Manage Safety resources. When necessary, plan and assist in the training, onboarding, and hiring of new personnel.
Ensure implementation of the organizations' Safety First Framework across all locations/areas.
Work within the corporate framework to foster career growth of direct reports.
Ensures appropriate and professional provision of Safety support to the Leadership team to ensure safety compliance, incident prevention and safety of culture development.
Serve as the primary contact on health and safety issues or sensitive claims.
Work as the internal incident manager, ensuring that safety emergencies and injuries are properly managed .
Track and analyze incident trends and communicate target specific recommendations for improved safety performance to Leadership.
Has oversight of worker's compensation claims profile and provides updates to Leaders. Supports claims reviews.
Oversees risk assessment process and provides support in developing safe operating procedures.
Oversight of all continuing safety programs ( e.g. CCC, Fleet Telematics, iCARE )
Lead the National Safety Policy Committee and member of the Americas Regional Safety Committee.
Ensure Safety committees are effective at all applicable locations.
Promote the DHL safety culture, values and Guiding Principles.

Monitor, review and interpret existing and proposed changes to occupational H&S regulations, Leadership / Training / Communication / Initiatives.
Conducts inspections and assessments to evaluate business performance in relation to Corporate H&S directives, guidelines, and regulatory requirements .
Support risk assessment programs , provide assistance , training, and advice.
Manage the I-CARE safety management software and ensure incident reporting in accordance to local and DHL guidelines.
Report on H&S incidents to Country SMT and Head of Regional Health & Safety.
Lead investigation for H&S incidents and recommend control measures.
Design, implement and conduct H&S training and PD sessions on a regular basis.
Ensure timely reporting of monthly/quarterly/annual site reports per local, regional and global DHL requirements.
Develop and implement emergency response plans and serve as the emergency coordinator for major events.
Develop working relationships and open communication at all levels including external enforcing authorities and emergency services.
Working with Engineering, suppliers, local management and staff to perform risk assessments on all proposed and new processes and equipment prior to post implementation or installation.

Member of the National Safety Policy Committee, and Americas Regional Safety Committee - to promote a positive safety culture to all stakeholders.
Support Country Manager, Head of Regional Safety and all Management Team and employees in operating a safe working environment.
Participate in business leadership team in the annual budgeting, strategic planning, corporate H&S governance, auditing, management system, best practice exchanges and compliance initiatives.
Provide coaching and development to business leadership.
Health and Safety:
Lead a proactive safety culture
As far as reasonably practicable , ensure the health & safety and welfare of workers under their direction or control.
As far as reasonably practicable , ensure the health and safety of others who may be present in the workplace such as customers, visitors, and clients.
Provide relevant information, toward ensuring workers have relevant information, training, instruction, and assessment to enable them to complete the planned activities in a safe manner
Implement and monitor compliance of workplace health and safety policies, procedures and safety rules in their area of control
Employees within their area of responsibility participate in work health and safety training programs as directed by DHL
Encouragement of appropriate attitudes towards work health and safety
Identify , eliminate, or control hazards and risks in work areas as per the risk assessment procedure and hazard prevention program.

Must possess leadership qualities. Motivated People, Great Service Quality, Loyal Customers and Profitable Network.
Experience in developing and implementing safety programs.
Holding or working towards externally accredited safety certification is desirable ( e.g. Adept at Microsoft Office and Teams packages.
English and French fluency preferred.
Must take ownership of all safety related issues and have a "can do" and teamwork style.
Bachelor's Degree or diploma with a focus on Occupational Health and Safety or related field, is desirable.
At least 5 years in leading a safety management system and experience relevant to the work carried out by a Safety Manager.
Strong communication , leadership, training, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Experience in managing compliance issues, regulatory reviews, reporting, and record keeping.
Ability to effectively communicate with facility and corporate personnel

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe we will succeed through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce