Health and Safety Manager

at  Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd

Specializing in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design, and building energy modelling, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms. Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’ engineers and technologists. With offices and expertise across Canada, we challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing creative thinking and practical results for clients and projects nationwide.
We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices and techniques and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Working under the guidance of leading technical specialists who broadly share their expertise, you will get to fine tune your skills and cultivate your expertise while being given the opportunity to pursue your professional goals.
LOCATION: Vancouver
START DATE: Immediately
SALARY RANGE: $75,000 – $105,000 (dependent on experience)

BUSINESS CAPABILITIES:

• Develop and manage a Health and Safety strategy and annual plan which aligns with RJC’s overarching Strategic Plan
• Build an annual Health and Safety budget which is in concert with the overall Human Resources budget for RJC
• Demonstrated competence with applied safety and auditing fundamentals, and risk management practices
• Provide advice, guidance, and consultation to internal and external stakeholders on the application of Health and Safety policies and processes

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES:

• Support a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards.
• Improve the Health & Safety knowledge of senior leaders individually and the organization collectively.
• Lives RJC’s values and code of conduct.

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) years related Health and Safety experience
• Experience building and delivering people-centric programs that have impact across a complex organization
• Demonstrated ability to create and present materials in an effective and pragmatic manner
• Proficient project management skills with a focus on managing multiple priorities and delivering on-time high-quality results
• Strong leadership competencies including demonstrated success in building and sustaining relationships with internal customers and colleagues and comprehensive change management experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Deep understanding of all Federal, Provincial, and Territorial OH&S related legislation, regulations and standards
• Established experience with SiteDocs Safety Management Software

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Engage and collaborate with regional JHSCs, to identify and resolve safety issues and exposures on a prioritized proactive basis, and to promote safety excellence and consistency in operations
• Maintenance, execution, and improvement of RJC’s safety program including risk management, incident investigations and training programs across the firm
• Create RJC’s health and safety protocols and define the expectations on behalf of RJC
• Establish best practices and performance standards in operations by evolving the management systems and safety culture to achieve sustainable and industry leading performance
• Maintain COR Auditor status, perform annual internal audits and support the coordination, execution and follow-up required for external audits
• Coach employees and leaders to improve safety leadership skills and act as a resource for the Health and Safety Program
• Lead all incident investigations to determine root cause, and support the corrective action process to ensure implementation and proper closure
• Safety record keeping, analysis of incidents, and producing statistical reports on Health and Safety performance and trends
• Establish, maintain, and enhance working relationships with stakeholders, including regulators who have jurisdiction over operations
• Responsible for managing all workers’ compensation claims including submission and acting as the liaison between employee and workers compensation board case managers, arranging for appropriate modified work agreements (if required)
• Responsible for leading WCB and Workplace accidents and investigation