Site Safety Manager

The HSE Manager is responsible for championing the development of a proactive, diligent safety culture in alignment with applicable legislative requirements and leading industry standards. You will play a key role in the development and continuous oversight of Fero’s HSE Program, designing the management of safety systems, strategies and practices, while providing assurance to the Sr. Leadership team on the implementation and adherence of safety frameworks through data and timely reporting and active presence within the facility. Provide support, develop and implement the company safety culture and program, and assessment of safety regulation and systems; including the assessment of safety leadership and culture, performance monitoring and tracking, risk management, corrective actions, and relevant policies and procedures in accordance with OHSMS systems management (ISO and COR 2020). Oversee risk assessment and risk mitigation measures on-site and before the commencement of projects and undertake corrective and preventive measures to ensure proper HSE compliance and ownership at the facility. Maintain database of safety training, working with management team and employees to always ensure compliance. With a highly visible, hands-on leadership approach, you will engage all employees in safety matters and promote high personal standards reasonable in the circumstances. You will maintain the facility emergency response program, ensuring its effectiveness and that all staff are familiar and prepared to respond as needed. Plan, execute, and lead complex safety assessment and inspection projects, through application of risk management principles. Provide subject matter expertise and reporting to management on safety regulation and safety compliance frameworks that reflect best practices, industry standards and legal compliance. Build relationships and partnerships with management to support continual improvement in safety regulation and safety practices. Through continuing professional development, maintain current knowledge of safety theories, risk management, legal requirements, and approaches for incorporation into safety regulatory and system compliance frameworks for the company. Provide recommendations to reduce safety regulatory and system conformance risks and incidents, thereby reducing organization and financial risks associated with fines, casualties, property and asset damages, insurance, and related reputational damage. Report the results of safety oversight and compliance assessments and inspections to the leadership team. Monitor work assignments for adherence to Safety Principals and Program; monitor the achievement of performance objectives; develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps. Accountable for HSE and WSIB reporting and claims management, collaborating with HR on effective modified work and return to work strategies. Manage and promote Waste Management 3R programs. Manage RPRA Hazardous Waste manifest. Implement and administer the 4Safe Management System. Determine training competencies and execute training plans for plant personnel. Develop framework to manage health and safety training. Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the HSE Field in progressive roles Knowledgeable on the interpretation and application of the OHSA - Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations Minimum 2 years of experience in construction/project environment. Excels at policy development and implementation. ISO Internal Auditor level in OHMS management systems (ISO 45001 -2018) You have strong technical aptitude, with knowledge of MS Office applications (including SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness. Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes. Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Building High Performing Teams: delivers results by empowering people and creating a positive work environment. Safety-First Mindset: prioritizes safety without compromising efficiency or productivity. Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members. Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that at is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Act. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) , and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.