Health and Safety Manager Safety

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Standard General Calgary is a growing, dynamic contractor in land development and road construction in the greater Calgary area. Through our affiliation with the Colas Group of Companies, we are part of an organization that is a world leader in road construction. You’ll be able to take advantage of professional development and growth opportunities while working on exciting, leading-edge projects. The Health and Safety Manager (“HS Manager”) leads a team that supports the continuous improvement of the companies’ culture. This dedicated leader will provide a mix of tactical and strategic level Safety leadership to the SGC team and effectively implement safety -based programs. This role will participate in the development of Safety policies and best practices, and provide services supporting all SGC stakeholders. This role will also ensure compliance with our Colas West internal Health and Safety programs and how it relates to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Environmental Protection Act (EPA), policies, codes and legislation, and anticipates changes to ensure the company is at the leading edge in its outlook towards Safety. The ideal candidate for this role has experience working between field staff and senior management team, while building strong and trusting relationships.
Represents the SGC team on external task forces, partner working groups and with regulators and/or with the public and local/provincial authorities in the event of an incident and ongoing relationship management
Oversee the resourcing and optimization of qualified personnel and develops and implement thecompany safety management plan
Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with government and other agency regulatory requirements
Act as a resource and subject matter expert to our field staff regarding safety concerns and issues
Assist with WCB claims and modified work programs
Working with Colas Western Canada (CWCI) legal team to support insurance claims and tracking financial impacts
Oversee and complete incident reports and assist with investigations while ensuring the proper follow-up, communication, tracking and implementation of corrective actions
Provide support and guidance to a team of safety coordinator(s) and a safety administrator
Provide monthly performance reports with transparency and assurance of trends and concerns to the senior management team
Assist in pre-employment D&A testing
Ensures compliance with legislation, policies, and best practices and reporting via Colas Canada reporting systems
Oversee the development of in-house training such as Confined Space, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Orientation, WHMIS, etc
Responsible for conducting safety orientations (for employees and sub-contractors)
Monitors employees and subcontractors on site to ensure compliance with safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and management system elements
Interfaces with Colas Western Canada (CWCI) safety team to share and implement best practices across CWCIs
Provides coaching and support on safety and environmental requirements to project managers, supervisors, foremen and workers
Education, Training and Certifications
University or College Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a valid combination of education and experience.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
CRSP, CHSC or other designation, or in the process of obtaining is an asset
Certified peer health and safety auditor designation is an asset
Work Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Safety roles or operations-based experience with Safety focus in the construction industry
• Experience in construction sites and supervisory experience in a construction project-based environment is required
• Working in road construction and/or underground utilities is an asset

Technical Skills
Knowledge of COR requirements, driver training programs, transportation sector
Ability to influence others to follow safety practices, procedures, and regulations
Exceptional interpersonal abilities and solid communication skills are necessary
Ability to influence others follow safety practices, procedures, and regulations
Solid organizational, time management and planning skills with ability to delegate or escalate to management when required
Strong computer and software skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email programs
Safety Management
On-call as required with the ability to work in the evenings and on weekends
Ability to travel to support operational needs, conduct site visits, etc.
A portion of work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include hot, cold, wet, or dry weather
A portion of the work requires driving to various job sites, which may include sitting for extended periods of time, maintaining unhindered focus on the road and driving in all types of conditions and weather
Must comply with all driving laws and company vehicle use policies
Use of personal protection equipment is required
Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear when working outdoors
Must comply with all company policies
Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements