Senior Manager, Health and Safety - Burlington

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Senior Manager, H&S is accountable for anticipating, evaluating and monitoring health and safety risks. Develops and implements plant-level strategies to address and/or control risks in the workplace/plan to develop "best in class" for Safety Standards and training.

Key Accountabilities

• Supports the implementation of plant health and safety strategy, tools, programs and initiatives to drive consistency and sustainability. This includes communication, planning, training, development, implementation and follow-up;
• Provides guidance, coaching and technical expertise at the site level to direct reports and site management to ensure management engagement and accountability in H&S and facilitate the execution of H&S initiatives. These involves leveraging resources, recognizing issues/potentials, assisting with evaluation and identification of controls, execution / follow up / problem solving, and a sense of urgency, as required;
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and legislated requirements, including development of training plans;
• Provides a highly visible presence in all departments and leadership to team;
• Constantly promotes, monitors and evaluates safety programs and practices to make recommendations;
• Provides reports and statistical information to management;
• Analyzes safety data, risks, conduct research and audits that assists in developing 'best in class' annual safety plans and programs;
• Develops and implement strategies that create 'safety engagement' amongst employees and supervisors;
• Participates in Safety Committees, Plant Audits and safety training;
• Acts as point of contact for Ministry of Labour, and other regulatory agencies;
• Functions as the central point of contact for serious incident reporting and investigation;
• Liaise with union representatives, local regulators and other stakeholders to build sustainable, positive relationships and company credibility;
• Manage facility third party security.

Requirements

• 10 years' experience in a progressively senior H&S role;
• Diploma or Degree in a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program or an equivalent combination of experience and training;
• Possess Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or working towards designation is an asset;
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial safety legislation/ regulations and Occupational Health and Safety standards;
• Experience conducting investigations related to safety events and near misses;
• Knowledge of Claims Management and applicable Workers' Compensation Board policies and procedures;
• Experience in working with management, union personnel and safety committees developing safety programs, conducting audits, training and implementing best practices;
• Experience in the food industry is considered an asset;
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

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