Health & Safety Manager

**WHO WE ARE**

Sealand Building Group is a leading design | build construction services company focused on Food Processing | Cold Storage | Distribution | Agri-Food | Special Projects.

Since 1975, we have worked around the corner and across the country helping build the food industry. Driven by our strong core values, we feel business is personal. We have a desire to give and be rooted in our community. We want to have a go at it, have fun doing it, and make a difference. For more information, please visit our website at sealandgroup.ca.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

At Sealand, we are always looking for the right people. Our employees are hardworking, dedicated team members who are committed to delivering high quality - every time. We expect accountability, flexibility, and collaboration. In return we promise respect, rewards and an environment that will support best in industry work on quality projects, surrounded by a great team.

Sealand has an opportunity for a Construction Health and Safety Manager to join and support our team of construction professionals.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for Sealand’s Health & Safety Program
- Works with Safety Coordinator to manage Health and Safety Program
- Encourages and promotes a safe work culture with a positive attitude and team approach
- Deals with all safety concerns promptly
- Works with field crew, supervisors, management, trade contractors and clients to identify potential hazards
- Visits project sites regularly and performs various tasks including worksite inspections, audits, toolbox talks and safety training. Follow through with appropriate levels of coaching and support for all corrective actions
- Provides oversight on incident and injury reports, including near misses.
- Investigation of accidents and illnesses to identify the cause and establish preventative measures to avoid further incidents.
- Conducts in-house safety training including health and safety onboarding
- Identify and assess all PPE needs and ensure that equipment is used properly
- Ongoing evaluation of safety practices and procedures to identify areas of risk exposure and implements improvements

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Extensive hands-on experience in running a Health and Safety Program in the construction industry
- Completed all key safety certifications
- Proven ability to enforce safety policies and procedures on construction sites with crew, project team, client, and trade contractors
- Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills. Is a great coach.
- Great communicator with strong computer and organizational skills
- Above average observations skills and attention to detail
- Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a full-time Construction Safety role
- Clean Driving Record and Abstract and Criminal Record Check
- Detailed understanding of the NS Occupational Health and Safety Act at minimum (NB, AB and PEI is an asset)
- Ability to travel 2 to 3 times a month minimum

**H & S Manager’s DNA**
- Personally accountable | Proactive | Goal achiever
- No nonsense approach to safety
- Ability to work independently and meet goals & deadlines without prompting
- Adaptable | Resilient | Forward thinker
- Will have the tough conversations
- Effective at managing conflict
- Leader | Employee Developer | Coach
- Excellent at planning and organizing
- Decisive | Creative problem solver
- Works at a fast pace with high energy
- A sense of urgency as it relates to meeting deadlines and delivering a quality product
- An “all hands-on deck” mentality and are not afraid to get your hands dirty to do what’s needed to get the job done
- You work hard, play hard, and make a difference in your community

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Competitive Salary
- Professional and Safety Education and Training
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan
- Company vehicle
- A Great Team Environment

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lower Sackville, NS B4C 0A7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Construction Safety: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Certified Safety Professional (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)