Safety Officer

at  Cando Rail Terminals

Safety Officer provides safety guidance and support to all levels of management in the understanding, implementation, audit, and review of Cando’s Safety Management Systems.If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Safety Officer provides safety guidance and support to all levels of management in the understanding, implementation, audit, and review of Cando’s Safety Management Systems. Further duties also require interaction with employees, customers, regulatory bodies, Class 1 railways and other agencies as required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• Post Secondary education (degree or diploma) in health and safety
• Strong understanding of the elements within legislated Safety Management Systems
• Strong aptitude in planning and execution of projects and to take initiative on tasks
• Well versed in the principles of occupational health and safety with a thorough understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in NWT, BC, AB, SK, MB, NS and ON. Working knowledge of OSHA in appliable locations.
• Understanding of Federal and Provincial legislation with respect to railway operations and safety management systems, as well as FRA legislation.
• Considerable knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques for administering and delivering safety programs and investigating workplace incidents
• Comfortable in the field of public speaking and the ability to train personnel
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension; demonstrated report writing experience
• Personable and able to demonstrate initiative to work with others and to foster a respectful workplace among all levels of Cando’s structure
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook with the skill to adapt easily to other software systems
• Knowledge of railway operations procedures specific to mechanical abilities, along with rail, transload and engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CROR certification, a valid provincial driver’s license, safety critical medical status, and meet all safety and customer requirements
• Ability to participate in industrial switching as a ground person and/or locomotive operator, ensuring qualifications and certifications are maintained
• Willingness to participate in furthering education to meet company needs
• Ability to travel to all Cando locations in Canada and the United States
• Work independently within deadlines

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years experience in health and safety or related role
• Three (3) years’ experience researching, preparing, and implementing safety management systems in a rail or industrial environment
• Three (3) years’ experience in mechanical, rail operations, engineering or transload in the rail industry.
  Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.

• Lead/ Assist with the ongoing development, administration, and revision of the company’s safety management system (SMS); ensure materials are accurate, current, and contain site specific information for each user group
• Perform safety audits independently and in conjunction with site managers; use findings to determine learning and implementation gaps and the best allocation of resources to meet SMS requirements
• Coordinate and participate in regulatory initiatives and business enhancements to the SMS and safety processes; liaise with Federal and Provincial regulators as required
• Monitor the progress of training activities related to the SMS and ensure all objectives are met
• Design and implement corrective actions identified in audit findings by way of guidance, research and support implementation controls
• Work alongside managers, utilizing technical expertise and experience with transload, engineering, mechanical and railway operations to determine areas that could be approved upon through the administration of hands on and/or technical training
• Investigate workplace incidents and prepare comprehensive investigation reports and remedial measures;
• Provide mentoring to managers and employees on safety initiatives including SMS practices and incident investigation techniques
• Interact with contractors, customers, partners and other railway company personnel as required
• Develop curriculum and execute training for Safety Management System initiatives