Hse Manager

HSE Manager

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Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the District Vice President, Manitoba, the HSE Manager will be responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of the Buildings HSE Management program.

This position is based out of the Winnipeg, MB office and will require site visits for projects managed out of the Manitoba Buildings Group.

What You Will Be Working On
- Support a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the organization.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Buildings HSE Management Program for the district.
- Work with the Building’s Leadership Team and the Senior HSE Director to ensure the organization’s HSE Program is implemented consistently across Buildings Group.
- Oversee and recommend continuous improvement as needed to the HSE Manual, Policies and Procedures.
- Provide leadership, coaching and direction to HSE Coordinators to ensure the achievement of the HSE KPI’s as identified within the HSE Program.
- Lead the development of all HSE personnel through on-going coaching and mentoring to ensure effective, safe project delivery and individual career development.
- Work with Senior HSE Director to represent the organization when dealing with provincial and federal regulators.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure HSE standards are communicated, implemented and measured to foster a positive safety culture.
- Report on HSE related statistical summaries, including leading / lagging indicators.
- Audit the HSE Management System to ensure the overall integrity of the system is maintained.
- Complete incident investigations in a timely manner, including reporting results and corrective actions to Senior Management and appropriate stakeholders.
- Directly participate in all Serious Incident Investigations.
- Ensure corrective actions identified within the HSE Management System are assigned, completed and closed out as appropriate.
- Support the delivery of safety program training to employees and maintaining training records.
- Support district leadership with proposals and/or inquiries as needed.
- Ensure HSE Coordinators are actively promoting, engaging and facilitating the HSE program and objectives.
- Support the site Leadership Team in addressing HSE related topics.
- Participate in the recruitment of HSE positions.
- Liaise with external stakeholders to build positive relationships and communicate Bird’s commitment to safety.
- Assist in the administration, documentation and management of external certifications, such as COR.
- Keep management current on the status of any HSE issue(s) that may impact work being performed.
- Other duties as required.

What we are Looking For
- Undergraduate Degree in Health, Safety and Environmental Management or from a related and equivalent field from a recognized institution.
- National Construction Safety Officer
- CRSP Certification an asset
- 10+ years’ Health and Safety field experience demonstrating progressively greater responsibility in a supervisory / leadership capacity with a minimum of four years of management level experience.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in health and safety management systems, risk assessment and program implementation
- Skilled in managing internal auditing programs
- Self-motivated, action oriented and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently on routine tasks with a pos