Manager, Safety

The Port of Halifax is about making connections between people, commerce and opportunity. We take a leadership role in developing business for the Port of Halifax in collaboration with our partners and we responsibly manage Port of Halifax assets.

The Port of Halifax is Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway, connecting to more than 150 countries. In 2021, the total impact of the Port of Halifax on the Province of Nova Scotia was $4.37 billion in economic output with the direct portion being $2.72 billion. This level of activity generated direct and spin-off positive impacts of $2.22 billion in GDP, $1.42 billion in labour income and over 22,400 jobs. Offering a natural, deep harbour and big ship infrastructure, Halifax can accommodate large volumes of containerized cargo, bulk cargo and project cargo. Collaborating and working with strong partners and stakeholders, the Port community in Halifax continues to deliver excellence.

**HPA Guiding Principles**

Everyone at Halifax Port Authority is expected to carry out their work in a manner consistent with our guiding principles:

- Be One Port City
- Collaborative & Engaged
- Future Focused
- Sustainable
- Trusted Partner

We believe that when everyone works in this way, we can achieve our mission and vision and can deliver value to our customers, our community and our team.

At this time, the **Halifax Port Authority (“HPA”)** requires a

**Manager, Safety & Compliance**

The role reports to the Director, Marine Operations & Harbour Master with a direct line to the President & CEO. Reporting to the Manager, Safety & Compliance is the Health & Safety Specialist.

The Manager, Safety & Compliance will establish, lead and monitor compliance of Health and Safety Management Systems and Fire Safety across the organization in accordance with statutory requirements, international standards and industry best practices. This role will also focus on the oversight of the Halifax Port Authority Landside marine terminal safety, Real Estate tenant safety and Construction safety as well as supporting Emergency Management and Site Logistics. This role will incorporate synergies between policies, programs, procedures, knowledge, experience, training, communications and community outreach. This position will also be responsible to maintain relationships with exterior agencies at all levels, such as Employment and Social Development Canada, Transport Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, and Public Safety Canada.

Professional HSE qualification from recognized safety organizations such as having a CRSP, CRST, or CHSC designation or being enrolled in the program or a recognized safety program will be considered an asset.

Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards will be a definite plus.

The incumbent will possess appropriate tertiary level qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or other qualifications as in a similar field, as deemed necessary.

The incumbent will currently be in a role within Occupational Health and Safety Management or a related field with a minimum ten (10) years’ experience within an HSE compliance/administration role. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the area of marine operations, safety and/or construction is also preferred.

Experience in the design, drafting and implementation of all core elements and maintenance of ISO 45001 Standard. Significant experience in building and maintaining a risk register and coaching staff in risk management principles appropriate for their role.

The Manager, Safety and Compliance will promote innovation by utilizing their experience in implementing safety management software to increase employee engagement, utilize data to proactively inform decision making, and provide real-time insight into safety management system performance. The Manager, Safety and Compliance will be confident in affecting and managing change to deliver a modern and effective safety management system.

**Accountabilities**

**Management and Leadership**

The Manager, Safety and Compliance provides leadership, direction and management to all departments; and assists with the oversite by providing leadership and direction for Occupational Health and Safety at HPA. This role provides leadership, direction and management in Landside marine terminal safety, Real Estate tenant safety and Construction safety.

This role develops and maintains an effective working relationship with all levels of Management, internal department supervisors, employees, and all external contacts by employing effective communication. The incumbent will utilize their leadership and communication skills to build consensus on all Health and Safety matters, improve employee engagement and promote program participation.

**Occupational Health and Safety**

The Manager, Safety & Compliance is responsible for overseeing the continued development and advancement of the corporate safety culture, programs, safety policy, training and educati