Regional Health & Safety Supervisor

Position Reference #: 924106

Company Overview:

We’re supporting our hiring client in the construction industry to recruit a regional health and safety supervisor to join their team based in Toronto or Concord. The hiring client is a national construction company all across Canada.

Job Title:

Regional Health & Safety Supervisor

Employment Type:

This position is full-time/permanent

Location:

GTA and Concord, Ontario

Compensation Range:

This position offers a very competitive and attractive compensation structure including:

• Company vehicle is provided
• Canada Life health benefits are paid by the employer, including 50% of the premiums for Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Health Spending/Wellness account
• And more

Role Summary:

Under the direction of the Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental Director/Manager, the Regional Health and Safety Supervisor is responsible to provide advice and support to management teams, direct reports, and supervisors, within the assigned geographical area.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The Regional Safety Supervisor reports to the Corporate Director/Manager, Health, Safety & Environment and is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Ensure that the roles and accountabilities of all Safety Supervisors and Advisors are reviewed, understood, and adhered to
• Identify problematic areas of concern and provide recommendations for correctives
• Provide advice and support to the project by maintaining a visible presence in the field performing periodic site visits, engage in STKY conversations and quarterly documented observations
• Good understanding of the company’s Health Safety and Environmental Manual, The Capacity Model (7 Human Performance Principles, Energy Wheel, STKY Classifications, Critical Controls, and Learning Teams) and assist in the coaching, mentoring, and implementation of the programs in the field
• Ensure that all direct reports are familiar with all applicable legislation and applicable standards, to ensure compliance
• Inform the project management team and supervision of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the project
• Ensure that a Site Safety Management Plan (SMP) for the project has been established to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, contractors, visitors, and community
• Provide direction, advice, and support to direct reports and project team to ensure compliance with company’s policies and procedures; as well as those outlined by legislation or our clients
• Ensure Supervisors are qualified to, and are conducting and documenting one-on-one coaching and mentoring with safety advisors to achieve higher performance, identifying and documenting areas of non-compliance. Develop corrective action plans and identify areas for professional development where required
• Review performance one-on-one with direct reports and communicate to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager, identifying and documenting areas of non-compliance. Develop corrective action plans and identify areas for professional development where required
• Administer discipline to direct reports as defined in the HS&E policy and notify the Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Working in collaboration with HR, provide support, coaching, and mentoring on documentation requirements for discipline for project management team, supervisors, and foreman
• Compile, analyze, and report on field findings and report trends and develop appropriate corrective action plans, follow up and sustainment plan, and forward to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager for support and feedback monthly
• Ensure that incident reporting timelines are being adhered to and proper STKY classifications are being applied (STKYpotential, STKYactual, STKYsuccess). Report all incidents to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Provide advice and determine the level of involvement based on the severity for investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions where necessary
• Review all incident reports for accuracy, ensuring all final incident reports are forwarded to the head office within 72 hours. Ensure non-compliances are followed up on and appropriate actions taken and reported to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Advise on the preparation of significant STKY Incident/Near Miss Safety Alerts, and shared learning. Review and distribute to all company staff
• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed
• Ensure injured workers utilize OIS (Occupational Injury Services) clinics for assessments (where available) and are offered modified duties and documentation has been completed
• Develop and maintain good relations with client and client representatives and staff, inside and outside the company while ensuring Valard’s best interest and ensure direct reports are maintaining the same
• Review safety obligations of the clients and ensure they are carried out as per the terms of the agreement, and communicated to the project level
• Provide the Safety Supervisor and project team with hazards and information identified in pre-award stages
• Ensure that company property is protected and any loss or vandalism is reported immediately
• Prepare for, and participate in audits such as 45001, COR, and/or Owner audits
• Communicate and document any significant issues or concerns to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Implementation of strategies and Corporate Measures
• Attend and participate in weekly safety meetings at a minimum quarterly
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly safety reports including incidents, stats, and upcoming events and forward to the Corporate Safety Director/Manager for review
• Identify areas of improvement and efficiencies that may improve profitability, including budgetary control issues, and consult with Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Coordinate a regular meeting with Safety Supervisors and Advisors to review issues, trends, and upcoming conditions or events
• Participate in and contribute by providing agenda items for the quarterly meetings with the Corporate Safety Director/Manager
• Unless otherwise directed by the Corporate Safety Director/Manager, maintain a high level of confidentiality with issues relating to the company’s Construction
• Manage and complete tender deliverables
• Participation in pre-job and early award processes
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, the “Regional Health & Safety Supervisor” must have the following qualification:

• A degree, diploma, or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• A valid CRST (Canadian Registered Safety Technician) or CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Experience in the construction industry is advantageous but not mandatory

Additional Requirement (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Work effectively in a senior management team setting
• Excellent Incident Investigation skills
• Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under stressful conditions
• Analytical skills
• Probability and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective organizational skills
• Stress management skills

How to Apply:

You can also apply by submitting your resume directly online on our website www.qeosh.ca or email it to info@qeosh.ca. Please indicate the position reference number in your email subject line.

QEOSH Staffing & Recruitment Inc. is Canada’s Exclusive Health & Safety Staffing & Recruitment. We are dedicated to employment equity and encourage applications from people of all genders, persons with disabilities, racial/visible minorities, and indigenous peoples. At QEOSH, we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).