Manager, Occupational Health & Safety

Metrolinx

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Category: ManagementJob Description:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.The Occupational Health and Safety Department within the Safety Division is seeking a Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, who will lead and manage the continuous improvement of an effective and efficient safety management program. The incumbent will provide organizational support and direction regarding Occupational Health and Safety, in alignment with the Enterprise Safety Management System (SMS). The position will also coordinate and implement programs to control hazards, reduce risks and improve the health and safety of employees throughout the organization.What will I be doing?
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic Occupational Health and Safety objectives and key performance indicators for the organization.
  • Provides technical leadership, oversight and direction for the development and maintenance of safety program elements (policies, procedures, processes, tools and training) that meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and best practices, while considering operational needs and constraints.
  • Leads and manages continuous improvement of an effective and efficient safety program, including fire and life safety, ergonomics and occupational hygiene components.
  • Assists and advises operational business units in the implementation of relevant safety programs.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with operating departments to address feedback, issues or identified risks with regards to the enterprise safety program.
  • Manages baseline assessments, safety audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with safety management system elements.
  • Recommends corrective actions to address compliance gaps, escalating complex issues to the Senior Manager or Director, as needed.
  • Oversees and/or leads field investigations of safety incidents, identifying root causes, reporting on trends and recommending corrective actions.
  • Builds and maintains strong working relationships with cross-functional departments / business units (Operations, Capital Project Group, Human Resources, etc.) to ensure understanding of health and safety objectives, legislation and program requirements to support the achievement of business objectives and ensure regulatory / legislative compliance.
  • Monitors the implementation of assigned safety programs for compliance with regulatory and internal standards, and makes recommendations to improve safety performance.
  • Provides leadership, oversight, coaching and direction to a team of safety professionals.
  • Manages the team budget and monitors progress to ensure objectives are delivered on time and within budgetary limits.
  • Contributes to the overall due diligence of the organization, administration of the corporate internal responsibility system, and maintenance and enhancement of the enterprise health and safety program.
  • Completes other tasks relevant to the role, as assigned.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Engineering, or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Demonstrated years' of progressive experience leading and monitoring the operational development of safety services and environmental management systems.
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent designation is an asset.
  • A valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license is required.
Don't Meet Every Requirement?If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.#LI-MM3 #LI-OnsiteWE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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