Health and Safety Manager

**Health and Safety Manager**

**About Us**

Our purpose at Newton Group is to excel in delivering; economical, high quality, low carbon, low energy and low maintenance building systems and structures in the ICI building industry. We strive to make and improve better products and develop our people to work together with various skills. We believe that a truly inspiring and diverse place to work is a must. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. We continue to expand and have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager.

**Position Summary**:
The Health and Safety Manager will lead and oversee Newton Group’s health and safety programs to ensure compliance with provincial legislation, industry standards, and company policies. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective health and safety procedures across our sites and operations. Working closely with project teams and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), the Health and Safety Manager will foster a strong safety culture, provide training, conduct inspections, and ensure continuous improvement in safety performance.

**Qualifications**:

- Formal education in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Risk Management
- Formal safety designation such as NCSO considered an asset
- 5-10 years of experience in Health & Safety, with at least 3-5 years in the construction industry (ICI construction preferred)
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Construction and Industrial Regulations under the OHSA
- Experience with the COR 2020 program and audits
- Experience with the WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program considered an asset
- JHSC Part 1 certified and working towards Part 2 Construction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with digital Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS) considered an asset
- Standard First Aid and AED certification
- Strong organizational, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and willingness to travel to job sites as required
- Valid driver’s license required

**Responsibilities**:

- Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the organization
- Plan, organize, and implement programs and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and corporate policies
- Develop, maintain, and review project-specific safety plans
- Maintain organisational COR Status
- Provide guidance and leadership to all divisions, with active participation in JHSC activities
- Lead and participate in JHSC meetings
- Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks for workers, supervisors, and management
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; document findings and verify corrective actions are implemented
- Lead or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting for high-risk incidents
- Maintain accurate health and safety records, reports, and documentation
- Monitor trends in incident and loss data to identify areas for improvement and implement preventive measures
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and external auditors as required
- Support WSIB claims management, modified work programs, and return-to-work planning

**Location**:

- 41 Massey Road, Guelph, ON Canada N1H 7M6
- Travel to job sites

**Hours**:
40 hours per week, as required by site

**Benefits**:
Safety Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, match employee pension contributions, and Health Care Spending Account. Waiting periods and restrictions apply.

**Language**:
Able to speak, read and write English with technical skills for policy writing

**How to Apply**:
Newton Group encourages people to enjoy work and working with others, to be creative and effective in teams, to be reliable for other team members and to develop efficient work habits to serve customers well and deliver best value excellent buildings and structures.

Newton Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants who consider themselves qualified.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

**Experience**:

- Construction: 3 years (preferred)
- COR: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- JHSC Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person