Manager, Health and Safety

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• Support the Project Managers/Directors, Construction Managers, Operations, and other technical disciplines in ensuring compliance with, and enforcing, applicable H&S Legislation, Regulations, Codes and Standards in addition to WSP E&I and Client H&S requirements.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all applicable Regulations, Legislation, Codes and Standards, and adjust H&S programs to maintain compliance.
• Provide active H&S leadership by participation, leading by example, and establishment of a strong safety culture. You'll positively influence all stakeholders by action, belief, and conviction in the human system of safety management; Improve performance by setting an example of no compromise on safety excellence.
• Provide oversight and mentoring of other Project Health and Safety Representative(s), leading a team of up to 20 field staff.
• Implement and maintain project-specific programs, procedures, and practices for the protection of the health and safety of workers.
• Lead the development of new H&S policies and procedures to meet Project, Client, and overall WSP E&I needs.
• Lead and support development and implementation of H&S management systems that support the Project needs (will include site-specific plans and programs).
• Report on and communicate the status of the Project's H&S culture and performance with Project and Corporate Management; Compile and share safety lessons learned across WSP E&I.
• Lead in the planning, recognition, evaluation, and mitigation of hazards for the Project.
• Plan and oversee occupational exposure assessment program (air, noise, heat, ergonomics).
• Provide oversight and coordination of self-perform resources, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors as necessary to ensure compliance with WSP E&I policies and procedures.
• Pro-actively identify and correct the gaps on safety related performance items.
• Assist and coordinate with Security and Operations staff to maintain a secure worksite.
• Provide leadership in timely reporting and managing of incidents; organizing and maintaining project H&S record keeping; assists Superintendents in investigating incidents to determine root causes and takes appropriate action to prevent a reoccurrence or similar occurrence; provide leadership in developing and implementing corrective actions. Investigate and correct (or coordinate correction or avoidance) unsafe conditions.
• Provide injury management for employees and provide timely and accurate reporting with internal and external support (including, but not limited to; claims processing, return to work, light duty assignment closure of claims and resolving discrepancies as needed).
• Facilitate and/or conduct H&S training for the project as needed, and assure training is tracked internally as required.
• Chair the Project Joint Health and Safety Committee.

• Eligible for Reliability security clearance (individual must have 3 full years of verifiable history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand and/or Australia).
• Bachelor's degree, or College Diploma in a related discipline.
• More than 10 years' experience in Construction Health & Safety management.
• Nationally recognized certifications (CRSP, ASP. CHST, or OHST) and/or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field would be preferred.
• Experience working on heavy civil, geotechnical, and/or nuclear construction projects.
• Experience and knowledgeable working under Ontario H&S Legislation.
• OSHA/CRSP certification and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification are required.
• Demonstrated capabilities providing H&S oversight for large projects (

• Ability to speak well in front of groups to deliver training, meetings, etc.
• Thorough understanding of construction work practices, with emphasis on civil construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; includes use of proper grammar, spelling, etc.
• High level of integrity for reporting as well as upholding company policy, personal activities, etc.
• Occasional travel, overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Experience in the nuclear construction industry is an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean drivers abstract.

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• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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