Safety Specialist

Overview:
**Fountain Tire** is seeking a knowledgeable, safety oriented, **Safety Specialist**to be a key player supporting our **Mine Services division**

Reporting to the Manager of Safety, the focus of this role is to enhance and support the ongoing development of the Safety Excellence program for all Fountain Tire business units.

**Our Character**
At Fountain Tire, we are committed to the growth of our associates, our business and ourselves. We act win-win by living the partnership model in everything we do. We value possibility thinking and look for innovative ways to meet customer needs and work smarter. We recognize the value of simplicity. We work hard but remember to take time to have fun. When it comes to leading people and projects, we strive to equally use our heart, head and hands.

**What can Fountain Tire offer you?**
At Fountain Tire, we’re committed to supporting our Associates’ well-being and financial future. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision care, along with life insurance and short/long term disability programs. We also offer a competitive RRSP matching program, helping you plan for a secure and successful retirement. Together, these benefits reflect our core purpose: helping people get there - safely, sustainably, and successfully. Additionally, Fountain Tire can offer you:

- Competitive compensation: $85,000 to $92,000 per year, including a Short-Term Incentive Program to recognize your contributions to the organization
- Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday
- Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts, and services at all Fountain Tire locations

**Primary Responsibilities include**:
**Training, Coaching, & Support**
- Provide coaching to all Mine Site Area Managers and designated Fountain Tire locations through internal audits. Coaching includes audit results and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Mine Service and Store Operations in the development of new safety procedures and corrective actions from internal and external audits.
- Actively participate in the delivery of Safety training and program review at various locations and functions.

**Safety Program Development & Compliance**
- Research and develop leading edge industry related Safety programs.
- Ensure the right resources to maintain high levels of safety for people, products, services and projects are researched, developed, communicated, accessible and accepted.
- Lead the Safety recognition programs (COR, SECOR, MECOR) in all capacities for designated provinces, establish and maintain relationships with certifying partners, auditors, and provincial boards.

**Incident Management & Continuous Improvement**
- Support Mine Services and all designated Fountain Tire locations to properly process WCB claims from incident to conclusion, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up occurs
- Partner with the Learning & Development Team to develop Safety program learning content and delivery that is accessible and measurable, and that is kept current with legislative requirements
- Investigate reported Safety related incidents, liaise with respective provincial OH&S and WCB representatives, and conclude all reports.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
- Successful completion of several and/or all Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) courses. Certified Auditor status is a considerable asset
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry specific safety programs
- Familiarity with procedures for site safety, regulations, emergency procedures and WCB requirements.
- A positive, “can-do” attitude and customer focused approach that will enable dealing with challenging situations with integrity, empathy and sincerity.
- Working knowledge of Mine Site operations and proven experience in the effective coordination of projects from inception through implementation including maintenance of appropriate documentation.
- Ability to travel to remote Mine Sites and Fountain Tire locations: undertaking maintenance audits and site reviews throughout the year (50%).
- Must be able to pass pre-access and post-incident drug testing in compliance with site regulations
- Must be able to work in varied conditions: Outside, extreme cold, wind, extreme humidity and with dust & fumes while demonstrating safe work practices.