Health and Safety Manager

The Occupational Health and Safety Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive range of employee health and safety programs and services to meet the goals and legal obligations of Thompson Construction Group. These functions include, but may not be limited to, the assessment, facilitation and evaluation of injury prevention, environmental safety, occupational health and safety, employee and family wellness and the development, implementation and consultation on safety policies. The Occupational Health and Safety Manager oversees all activities of the Occupational Health and Safety department and provides advice to management and employees.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and update Thompson Construction Group’s occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs
- Develop annual health and safety plans for the company based on a full review of health and safety-related needs (assessment of hazards, analysis of database, audits, changing legislation and best practices) as required by the Ministry of Labour
- Review occupational health and safety legislation, amendments and best practices to optimize occupational health and safety programs
- Provide all levels of the company with advice related to health and safety matters, legislative requirements and best practices in the field
- Assist in representing management in matters of health and safety with the government, health and safety associations and other outside agencies and organizations
- Provide management with reports on WCB incidents and injuries, lost time injuries, health-related absenteeism and other occupational health and safety information
- Coordinate and/or provide guidance and direction to occupational health and safety personnel
- Effectively manage return to work programs, working closely with the employee, his/her supervisors and the insurance company to ensure the employee’s safety and health, as well as ensuring that he or she receives all of the benefits he or she is entitled to
- Provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors to return injured employees (as soon as possible) to productive work following an injury
- Investigate accidents thoroughly and effectively, and then respond appropriately as required, including communicating to, training and following up with supervisors and employees
- Ensure that work refusals are properly investigated and that any necessary corrections to the work processes are implemented and documented
- Liaise with WCB and insurance providers on all claims, including managing appeals where appropriate
- Develop, arrange, and present safety orientation and training for all new employees, existing employees and visitors to ensure complete and effective understanding of potential risks and expected behaviours within the company
- Develop a matrix for training requirements, maintain records of all health and safety-related training and assist in the development of rollout programs
- Lead an annual health and safety program audit to ensure the effectiveness of occupational health and safety programs
- Develop and manage internal health and safety audits of the company, including risk assessments, at varying levels, and act as a trainer/advisor to internal auditors
- Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational health and safety activities within various departments
- Monitor, amend and update the organization’s Health and Safety Handbook
- Support and promote occupational health, wellness and safety department initiatives
- Act as a resource to or serve as a member on the Joint Health and Safety Committee, assisting and providing information and responses on behalf of the company
- Prepare and manage the occupational health and safety budget
- Ensure the documentation and retention of all health and safety-related records for the prescribed time limits
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary school diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with occupation health and safety management
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety management, applicable federal, provincial and municipal regulations/legislation, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and applicable Human Rights
- Knowledge of WCB/STD/LTD processes and procedures, including WCB claims management and related legislation
- Experience with disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard nalysis are preferred
- Proven ability to effectively plan and direct the work of the department and manage its staff and resolve conflict in a positive and constructive manner
- Willing to actively participate in continuous professional developmen