Health and Safety Manager

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Promote health and safety within the company and help to develop safer and healthier ways of working
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OH&S legislation
- Conduct weekly jobsite inspections
- Inspect the workplace and jobsites regularly, to ensure compliance with legislation and company H&S Policies and to identify hazards and risks
- Coach, mentor and provide solutions to mitigate hazards and risks
- Assist site personnel to establish controls for each known hazard
- Complete weekly safety talks with all workers and hold monthly safety meetings
- Provide information and act as a resource to all workers, the Joint Health & Safety Committee, site safety personnel, Superintendents, and Management
- Liaise with the Superintendents to develop site specific safety plans whenever necessary
- Ensure personal protective equipment is being used in workplaces according to legislation and company policies
- Record and report hazards, near-miss incidents, accidents, injuries and safety issues within the workplace
- Work with site personnel to conduct detail investigations, report and follow up action items for every injury, accident or near miss incident
- Conduct training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation
- Conduct new worker safety orientations and other required training programs as needed
- Ensure effective injury case management process is fully implemented, well understood and functioning as desired
- Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals
- Assist with the development of COR policies, procedures and audits
- Participate in the development and implementation of the COR action items following the annual audit
- Records management to ensure all training records are kept relevant, up to date and readily available
- Being present at MOL inspections and investigations
- Attend client specific training whenever necessary and assist in preparing customer specific H&S documents
- Attend Safety Group Meetings and Labour-Management Meetings whenever necessary
- Being aware of and being prepared to act upon company disciplinary policy
- Communicate frequently with senior management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programs
- Work with Senior Management to plan, measure, and forecast H&S performance, goals, and objectives

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Formal education and/or training in Health and Safety (or working towards certificate/diploma)
- OHS Professional Certification preferred (CRSP, NCSO)
- 5 years of work experience in construction (H&S, Operations, HR), preferably in the Roofing sector
- 3 years of H&S related experience an asset
- Familiarity with Ontario legislation, codes, standards and best practices in occupational health and safety.
- Safety knowledge in Fall Protection, Hoisting& Rigging, Propane Safety, and WHMIS
- Minimum 3 years of direct people management preferred
- Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Adept at handling high pressure situations in a professional manner
- Able to take an educational approach to providing safety support to Operations
- Demonstrated ability to educate and provide assistance to Superintendents and other Managers on safety matters
- Initiative to lead continuous improvement efforts
- Results orientated: Has a track record of tangible improvements
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, facilitation, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to break down problems and provide practical solutions
- Knowledge and practical experience conducting investigations and providing written responses/reports clearly and accurately
- Capable of development and delivering training sessions
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Experience in training/facilitation (adult education)
- Experience coaching and supporting site operations on development and implementation of health and safety improvements.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Team attitude with a willingness to learn
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision

**Company Overview**

Atlas-Apex Roofing Inc. is a leading commercial/industrial roofing contractor with operations throughout Canada and the USA. With over 85 years of experience in the roofing business our success is measured on our ability to perform for our clients. Atlas-Apex has harnessed the power of technology, innovation and experience to provide the most comprehensive roofing program in the country.

We offer a culture that is built on teamwork, diversity and passion for success. Opportunities are available throughout the company for talented, experienced and advancement-driven individuals. We take great care of our employees though competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program.

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000