Manager, Safety, Programs Alignment and Contractor Management

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about youGuided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.
The OpportunityReporting to the Manager of Integrated Safety & Contractor Management, this position is responsible to deliver exceptional safety performance across the TC Energy gas and power businesses in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
This position leads the occupational safety, programs alignment, and contractor safety functions within the Integrated Safety and Contractor Management team. The successful candidate will be accountable for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of frontline safety programs and the contractor safety management model across TC Energy partnering with field leaders to embed a consistent, incident prevention focused safety culture.
What you’ll doProvide leadership and strategic direction to an experienced team of Safety subject matter experts in service of Enterprise and Business unit objectivesAccountable for the enterprise safety requirements, strategy, and technical expertise that encompasses occupational safety and contractor safety management to drive continuous improvement in safety performanceCollaborate with Business Unit operations and project teams, BU Safety teams, and Safety & Technical Services stakeholders on safety performance and prioritize safety strategies based on learning from incidents, assurance of Operating Management System requirements, and business unit objectivesSet direction and standards for occupational safety programs, ensuring alignment across regions and business unitsImplement enterprise components of the contractor safety management model
- prequalification, onboarding, assurance, and contractor performance reviewDrive programs alignment
- harmonize training, change management, and communication so teams work consistently to implement safe work practicesPerformance management of team, including hiring of personnelSupport a learning culture through promotion and communication of shared organizational learningsLead key safety assessments, safety initiatives, safety communities of practice and committeesPresent key safety strategies and pathways to stakeholders across TC Energy as requestedInterface with external regulators, contractors, and Industry Groups to support TC Energy safety objectives and influence advancements in safetyParticipate in investigations, internal assessments, and creation of preventative and corrective actions as requiredMonitor leading and lagging indicators, report performance to leadership and steer corrective actionManage budget for team and identify budget impacts for business units to align with the TC budget planning cycleMinimum qualifications10 years of experience in safety managementPost-secondary degree in a safety related discipline (process safety engineering, occupational safety, etc.)Minimum of 3 years leadership experienceCertification or accreditation in safety (CRSP, CSP, etc.) or recognized equivalentHave and maintain a valid driver's licenseExcellent technical and report writing abilitiesStrong interpersonal skills with ability to challenge status-quo to drive consensusInfluential leader with proficiency in human and organizational performance and culture transformationHold a valid passport and have the ability and willingness to travel with an expectation of a minimum of 20% to conduct assurance and support for field activitiesPreferred qualificationsExperience in the upstream and midstream oil and gas and/or power generating industry(s)Working knowledge of safety metrics, process safety, management systems, projects/contractor safety, and pipeline/gas facility operationsFluent written and oral French and/or Spanish language skillsStrong knowledge and experience in of all areas of Safety and Health ProgramsStrong working knowledge of various Regulatory Frameworks and Environments in the TC Energy operating footprintTraining in the areas of investigations, and assurance/auditsTo remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work,

we offer
a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.
Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. com and conne