Health And Safety Manager

About the job

Job description

Forest Ridge began as a family run landscape design, installation, and maintenance company for over 25 years. We have since amalgamated with a nationwide company called Urban Life Solutions. We have divisions spanning from Ontario, all the way to Alberta. The Forest Ridge division covers a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial and residential landscaping projects including hardscaping, softscaping, grading, retaining walls, planting, and sodding. Year-round work available, including winter maintenance operations.

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to develop and refine your skills
• Supportive, team-based approach to reaching work goals
• Benefits plan for full-time employees
• Landscape Ontario Member in good standing
• COR Registered

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Health and safety Manager to join our dynamic team. The Health and Safety Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing and administering the Health and Safety program and monitoring safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of site specific health and safety plans, emergency response plans, training programs and procedures

• Facilitate employee and subcontractor orientations
• Plan and present safety meetings, advise/Co-Chair JHSC
• Support with training & development
• Track and administer worker and sub-contractor safety training/training records
• Compile and report on health and safety statistics and records
• Manage health and safety operations at assigned shop/plant location and various sites within assigned geographical area
• Support the development and implementation of site specific health and safety programs; emergency response plans and procedures; training & development initiatives
• Provide updates to the relevant leadership team (field/plant/shop) on health and safety issues and inspections/audits
• Organize and support completion of site inspections, hazard assessments, toolbox talks, pre shift inspections and preventative maintenance logs, participate in developing safe work practices
• Collaborate with the operations teams to determine corrective actions for identified hazards
• Organize, track, and facilitate safety training for workers and safety orientation for new hires and subcontractor orientations, in conjunction with Senior Management.
• Ensure completion of annual Health and Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP) including legislative requirements for COR certification
• Assist in reporting and investigation process for all incidents, accidents and near misses, determine corrective actions.
• Manage Incident claims, WSIB Claims, and Early and Safe Return to Work Programs
• Plan and present safety meetings; update and monitor company performance of H&S statistics and KPIs, identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Conduct site tours, audit H&S performance of assigned facilities monthly
• Ensure documents are stored, updated and compliant (ex. Corfix, Fleetio, ComplyWorks, etc.).
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in health and safety role .
• Valid First Aid, joint health and safety committee certification
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of H&S management systems within a field setting
• Experience managing WSIB claims, Investigation and Reporting, an asset
• Diploma in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or CSP/CRSP certification, Bachelor’s Degree an asset
• Transportation industry experience / heavy truck environment an asset.
• Certification in at least one health & safety auditors’ program; experience performing COR audits an asset .
• Demonstrated proficiency with H&S, Fleet Management, Dash Cam programs/applications an asset
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of landscaping, snow removal, and ice management services is highly preferred.

Compensation: $80K–$100K CAD annually (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person