The Occupational Health and Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the OHS Program across all Det’on Cho-owned enterprises. This includes providing technical support, ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing training, and promoting a safety culture. The manager's role is to create a safe work environment and minimize hazards to protect employees from occupational risks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and execute effective, relevant procedures to enhance the program, review the OHS Program annually and identify Policies and Procedures needing revision or development.
• Solicits input for changes to policies and procedures at all levels of the organization.
• Changes are communicated and implemented in collaboration with Senior Management.
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures and provides feedback to Senior management.
• Evaluate health and safety practices and procedures for risk assessment and following legal guidelines.
• Ensure that the location completes monthly inspections.
  • Participate in each location's inspections annually or as needed.
  • Provide hazard identification training and ensure consistent data collection.
  • Provide Monthly Analysis for Inspection reports.
  • Participate with managers and supervisors to conduct investigations to find causes and take preventive measures for further incidents.
  • Provide recommendations for preventing or eliminating risks/hazards.
  • Identify trends in incidents and communication with senior managers.
  • The OHS Manager will also be the point of contact with WSCC for all accident and injury claims.
  • Administer the Return-to-Work Program—ensure that employees who have taken leave due to illness or injury return and integrate successfully into the Company.
  • Provide support to managers and employees regarding WSCC processes.
  • Ensuring WSCC claims are captured in the incident management database and provide support to management and employees as needed.
  • Identify gaps and recommend OHS training.
  • Develop the organization's annual training needs to ensure compliance with Legislation and Company standards.
  • Develop a standard for new hire orientation outlining the Company's high expectations regarding OHS.
  • Provide new hire orientation outlining the Company's high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations.
  • Conduct training and presentations on health and safety matters and accident prevention.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and standards. This includes maintaining records, submitting reports, and performing audits.
  • Staying up to date on relevant Legislation and Translating business strategies to comply with legislation
  • Represent the organization and act as the point person for communication with regulatory agencies.
  • Communicate and interact with provincial and federal agencies requiring deliverable reporting, including WSCC and Emergency Services.
    • Stay informed about changes in safety regulations and standards applicable to the organization.
• Applies expertise to assess risk and solve problems of varying tasks.
• Review and lead risk assessments for new projects and enforce preventative measures.
• Supports senior management on various safety issues that impact the wider industry group.
• Participates in project start-up meetings and understands the scope of work on projects.
• Providing reports to Management/Senior Management/Human Resources on OH&S issues.
• Assist in meeting their obligations under the relevant Occupational Health & Safety legislation, such as ongoing safety education, hazard identification and elimination.
• Provide direct OHS coaching to the site JOSH committees, management, and employees.
• Manages the Site Docs System and ensures completion of corrective actions that are raised. Links the corrective action accident investigation and root cause analysis process so managers can review accident data and trends.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project safety performance.
• Regular assessments and audits are conducted to evaluate adherence to safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide timely and accurate safety reports to project management and senior leadership.
• Recommend change based on leading indicators and statistical metrics.
• Mentor, train, and support the career development of junior to senior staff involved in
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Education in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related fields. Years of experience will be considered in lieu.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in safety management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of an OHS program on projects of increasing complexity.
• Relevant professional certifications or memberships (e.g., CRSP, CRST) are advantageous.
• Thorough comprehension of Federal, Provincial, and local regulations about Occupational Health and Safety
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to freely access all points of a work site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Able to successfully communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to project sites as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to a competitive salary and a great work environment, Det'on Cho Management LP also offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program & Health and Wellness Program
• Group Life Insurance and Employee Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Matching Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
• Retirement Savings Plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) optional
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
• Career Development and Training Programs