Manager, Health & Safety

Reporting directly to the Director, People, Culture & HSE, the Manager, Health & Safety is responsible for leading Elexicon Energy’s occupational health and safety programs, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Manager oversees the Health and Safety Management System, provides guidance to operational leaders, and promotes a proactive safety culture focused on preventing injuries, managing risks and strengthening employee engagement. The role leads health and safety personnel and partners across the business to deliver effective inspections, investigations, training, corrective actions and performance reporting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health and Safety

Champion occupational health and safety within the company and with external parties and provide staff information and guidance on all health and safety issues.
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS), including policies, procedures and documentation aligned with applicable standards, ISO requirements and relevant certification programs.
Oversee compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations and company standards through risk assessments, inspections, audits and field engagement.
Support the activities of, and act as a resource to, the Joint Health & Safety Committees, and other active committees.
Oversee incidents, injury and near-miss inspections, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and timely closure and communication of lessons learned.
Oversee the health and safety training program, ensuring appropriate training, awareness, records and completion tracking.
Provide direction and support to the Joint Health and Safety Committees and promote effective consultation with workers and leaders.
Establish, monitor and report on safety performance indicators, including incidents, near misses, audit findings, training completion and corrective-action closure.
Partner with business units and contractors to strengthen safe work practices, contractor safety expectations and operational risk controls.

Innovation and Organizational Effectiveness

Drive continuous improvement of health and safety programs, reporting processes and employee engagement.
Identify opportunities to strengthen hazard identification, near-miss reporting and proactive risk prevention.
Manage safety resources and prioritize initiatives based on operational and regulatory risk.
Lead, coach, mentor and develop health and safety team members, including performance management and development planning.
Sets the tone and fosters a culture that promotes ethical practices, the Corporation values including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct of the enterprise.
Promote accountability for health and safety responsibilities across all levels of the organization.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive occupational health and safety experience, including experience developing programs, leading initiatives or supervising others.
Experience with a Health and Safety Management System, ISO-aligned practices or an equivalent safety certification program is an asset.
Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, incident investigation, risk assessment and safety management practices.
Knowledge of utility operations, field safety and Ontario’s electricity sector is an asset.
Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, operational teams, Joint Health and Safety Committees and external stakeholders.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario ‘G’ Driver’s License.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. CRSP designation or progress toward certification is an asset.

Non-Union:
Compensation Package: Annual salary between $132,800 – $150,000 + Competitive Bonus + Benefits + OMERS Pension Plan
The above range reflects the reasonable estimate for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, hiring compensation will be determined based on relevant qualifications, experience, skillset, education/ training, and other organizational needs.
Note: This posting is for a replacement position.