Regional Health and Safety Manager

**Company Description**

Thank you so much for considering our company in your career search Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry because of our talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are looking to grow our team of passionate professionals. Interested in joining us?

Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their building, and the people in them are safe, from new building construction activities, modernization activities, and demand for system upgrades, through to preventative maintenance and service.

CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.

CFLS is local and is part of the community.

CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.

**Job description**

**Overview**

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Regional Health and Safety Manager will lead the organization in achieving its goal of providing a healthy and safe work environment. This role involves developing a long-term vision and evolving the current health and safety program to meet the organization's current and future needs.

**Essential Duties**
- Respond to emergency situations, facilitate incident/accident investigations, and complete necessary paperwork.
- Conduct regular site audits to ensure safety standards and protocols are being effectively implemented and complied with.
- Provide coaching and education to staff, promoting best practices and enhancing their understanding of health and safety guidelines.
- Work closely with on-site personnel to identify and address safety issues, offering guidance and support to ensure a safe work environment.
- Collaborate with site managers and teams to develop and implement corrective actions as needed to improve safety performance.
- Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of safety measures through site audits and employee education.
- Maintain thorough records of site audit findings and follow-up actions.
- Stay current with industry safety regulations and best practices, integrating new knowledge into site audit procedures and staff training programs to enhance safety standards.
- Develop and implement annual business plans that balance priority business needs and compliance requirements while progressing toward the long-term vision for the Health and Safety Program.
- Stay updated on health and safety trends, emerging methods, and practices in the industry.
- Drive continuous improvements in health and safety performance and risk reduction by identifying insights from various sources, including key performance indicators, incident reports, audits, surveys, and more.
- Implement initiatives to positively influence and align the actions and behaviors of leaders and employees in support of workplace health and safety.
- Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to remain current on industry trends and enhance the organization's reputation for high workplace health and safety standards.
- Lead the ongoing evolution of the Health and Safety Program Manual to meet legislative requirements and industry best practices.
- Oversee the organization's health and safety standing to meet client requirements and business objectives, including vendor management and industry certifications.
- Collaborate with other business groups or teams within the organization where health and safety expertise is needed.
- Identify, evaluate, and anticipate hazardous conditions and practices through workplace knowledge, employee interactions, and inspections.
- Promote a culture of learning, provide leadership, and contribute to staff development, including training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Provide leadership and foster the development and growth of the health and safety team.
- Chair Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
- Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) regulations, filings, and return-to-work procedures.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in health and safety management, with a focus on regional programs.
- Thorough understanding of health and safety policies and regulations.
- Knowledge and demonstrated success in developing health and safety programs within a formal management system framework.
- Strong critical thinking skills in a demanding environment.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing organizational change.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, project management, and project delivery.
- Strong relationship management, partnership building, and collaboration skills.
- Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to motivate and positively influence actions and behaviors at an organizational scale.
- Innovative and resourceful in achieving desired outcomes.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continual improvements in performance and risk reduction.
- Strong leadership with a track record of team