TalentCompass is assisting a valued client based in Grand Forks, BC, with their Health and Safety Manager position. This leadership full-time permanent role will require relocation to the area. The company will pay for the relocation cost for the successful candidate.

Job Purpose

To implement corporate and business H&S programs at a plant location, advocate for the plant and Plant Manager regarding H&S compliance programs, customize programs to the specific operations of the plant.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide strategic leadership for the plant in all H&S matters
• Oversee performance in H&S core values for operations on the site, manage the site H&S systems and lead continuous improvement in H&S
• Advise Plant Manager on Health and Safety compliance issues
• Report regulatory issues, including spills, releases and emergencies, as required by law
• Oversee and promote the deployment of the plant-level H&S Management Systems
• Research and develop new H&S programs at the plant level
• Develop and write sampling and testing procedures
• Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures
• Research and create program recommendations for assigned areas of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention
• Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections.
• Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process
• Manage and lead direct reports as assigned (Safety Tech, Environmental Tech, Fire Tech)
• Negotiate permit terms and influence rule-making
• Coordinate and respond to H&S assessments at assigned locations; perform assessments as a member of a team
• Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned
• Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for all H&S activities
• Independently develop, lead, and assist the Plant Manager in the Capital Project Management System (CPMS)
• Independently interact with H&S regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections
• Schedule and participate in monitoring, sampling, and testing of permitted process and pollution control equipment for compliance
• Lead the investigation of site H&S incidents
• Work with the Human Resources department to Assess the need for and arrange for appropriate H&S training
• Provide input to Facility Management regarding pollution control equipment operation and maintenance programs as related to permit requirements

Qualifications:

• 5 plus years of experience in the related field
• CRSP or NCSO certification is an asset
• Demonstrated experience leading and directing employees and work teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial and local environmental, industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethics and professionalism
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to operate a computer and support software programs.

What you will get:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits plan
• Company matching pension plan of 5%
• Up to 4 weeks vacation
• Relocation Assistance

For any additional question, feel free to reach out to Bharat Kathpal at Bharat@talentcompass.ca