Manager - Health, Safety, Environment, Quality &

**INDUSTRY LEADER AND BEST MANAGED COMPANY**
- Proudly awarded Platinum Standard as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, K-Line continues its quest to be the premier Canadian owned utilities solutions company. At K-Line, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction are the foundation of everything we do. We are a premier high voltage electrical contractor, that provides exceptional value to our utility and related partners through an unwavering commitment to these K-Line values. We currently have the following opportunity available out of Emerald Park, Saskatchewan._

**Position Name**:Manager - Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Training (HSEQ&T) - Western Canada

**Department**: Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Training (HSEQ&T)

**Working Conditions**: Combination of in-office/onsite/remote

**Job Overview**

The Manager - Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Training Western Canada is responsible for promoting a culture of workplace health, safety and wellness. The Manager will take part in the development, implementation and maintenance of K-Line’s HSEQ&T division policies and procedures, develop and implement quality objectives, the disability management, modified work and return to work programs, and the workplace safety and injury prevention programs. The Manager assumes responsibility for implementing and managing the health, safety, environment, quality, and training system through the K-Line Group of Companies (Construction Sector), governing the HSEQ&T Division’s aspects of the Integrated Management System, and work to ensure the company achieves and maintains accreditation to internationally recognized and industry-related standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Communicate with relevant stakeholders, including formal reporting on divisional performance, the attainment of milestones and progress on company HSEQ&T objectives
- Work with executive management to develop, implement, and revise Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental policy statements, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practices
- Manage the development and ongoing implementation of the corporate Integrated Management System (IMS) design plan and relevant documentation including ISO 9001, 45001 and COR certification in the operating provinces.
- Accountable for the management of workplace-related injury claims, incident investigations, and return to work programs by liaising with line management, employees, insurance providers and medical professionals
- Act as the resident expert in all matters pertaining to occupational health and safety, including accident theory, risk assessment, ergonomics, workers compensation, wellness, workplace accommodation and claims management
- Monitor the safety and injury prevention program by overseeing the tracking of workplace injuries and absences and implementing strategies to reduce risks
- Oversee external contractor management program and track vendor performance
- Assume a leadership role and corporate champion in proactively driving improvements in the company safety culture and works to measure that progress in a tangible way
- Act as the Corporate Integrated Management System (IMS) designate - if the Quality Management Representative and/or Health & Safety Management Representative is unable to assume that role
- Manage and maintain KPI’s for HSEQ & T deliverables
- Directly respond (or delegate) to inquiries and assist line managers and employees with various health and safety issues and concerns
- Conduct frequent information sessions and thorough employee communication regarding workplace health and safety
- Work with insurance providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve problems and disputes
- Work in conjunction with Human Resources to manage critical issues and develop company-wide training plans
- Facilitate the design and development of training materials and related resources
- Communicate with relevant stakeholders, including formal reporting on divisional performance relating to Training, Skills & Development
- Facilitate in developing departmental strategy and oversee in the development of training project plans including timelines, milestones, budgets and accountabilities
- Support the evaluation of training by observing, measuring, testing, reviewing and analyzing training to ensure that learning objectives are met effectively
- Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Oversee the Training Needs Assessment program
- Performs other duties, as requested, and required

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety legislation, workers’ compensation legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and best practices
- Ability to create a high level (basic) business plan with objectives, timelines, and budget es