Health and Safety Manager

**Graham Bros. is one of Ontario’s large independent, full-service, heavy-equipment construction contractors. As one of the prominent road building contractors in the GTA we are involved in a variety of heavy civil projects from railway bridges to highway interchanges. We have been in business for over 50 years and are one of Ontario’s prominent infrastructure construction companies and are actively seeking career oriented professionals.**

• *Responsibilities for this position include the following**:
• Coordinate the delivery of Graham Bros. Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Programs.
• Maintain Graham Bros. HS&E due diligence position, through documentation and reporting requirements.
• Maintain COR certification.
• Coordinate, track and perform employee HS&E training.
• Conduct field level hazard assessments and safety inspections.
• Conduct field level safety meetings, tailgate talks, HS&E informational awareness and company joint health and safety committee meetings.
• Complete incident investigations and written reporting.
• Provide consultation on accident prevention, disability management, risk management and other health, safety and environmental practices.
• Represent Graham Bros. with various Government and other agencies.
• Assist in the administration, documentation and management of WSIB claims; development of early return to work solutions and prevention of lost time initiatives.
• Assisting in the administration, documentation and management of the Company’s CVOR program.
• Maintaining a company database for employee training
• Maintaining a company database for key indicators such as incidents, close calls, MOL orders, lost time injuries, etc
• Maintain a company database for supervisor deliverables such as tool box safety talks, safety inspections, safe start meetings, incident reporting and conduct hazard assessments.
• Providing Management with reviews and updating of the Company Health and Safety Management System
• Promote company and regulatory health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Maintain and upgrade knowledge regarding industry practices and provincial health and safety legislation.
• Continued development, coordinating, delivery and reporting of Graham Bros. Health, Safety and Environment Policies, Programs and Systems for our construction and office workers, including preparing, coordinating and implementing the necessary procedures in order to maintain the COR safety certification designation for the company.
• Managing staff within the Health and Safety department including scheduling, assigning of tasks, monitoring performance, performance evaluations, mentoring, training and discipline.
• Track and maintain the budget for the department including expenditures on safety related items and training throughout the company.
• Liaise with MOL, WSIB, MTO (CVOR) and IHSA, developing and nurturing positive relationships with these agencies. Keep senior management abreast of legislative and procedural changes within these agencies that can affect company business and make recommendations for necessary adjustments to Company procedure and policies to senior management in order for the Company to remain compliant with current legislation. Maintaining and upgrading the Company’s knowledge regarding industry practices and provincial health and safety legislation.
• Provide Management with monthly, quarterly and annual reviews; and update the Company Health and Safety Management System.
• Perform other duties as required.
• *Qualification and Skills**:
• Minimum of 5 years experience coordinating and managing health and safety for heavy civil construction projects with a solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”).
• Bachelors Degree
• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) would be an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of COR with Qualified IHSA Internal COR Auditor Certification
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
• Understanding of the CVOR system
• Understanding of the WSIB system and return to work program
• Understanding of Book 7 traffic control procedures
• Familiarity with Health and Safety budgets and costing
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Excel, Word software and Powerpoint
• *Benefits**:
• Excellent health benefits
• Life coverage Program available
• Pension Program available
• Company vehicle or vehicle compensation
• Cell phone
• *Salary**: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Work Location: One location