Summary

The Safety Manager will be responsible for providing support to the project sites and Operations Team. This position will provide leadership and coordinate all activities associated with Path’s safety programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the project by maintaining a visible presence to the field performing site visits to the entire project throughout the day.

• Assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the HS&E programs in the field.

• Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation and applicable standards, to ensure compliance.

• Inform the Operations team of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the project.

• Assist Project Management in developing a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) for the project to ensure a safe work environment for all company employees, contractors, visitors and community.

• Regularly audit the SSSP for compliance and update to ensure the alignment with project scope and conditions.

• Organize and maintain staff first aid coverage.

• Provide direction, support and resource to site managers, supervisors, foremen and workers.

• Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately.

• Participate and assist the managers, supervisors, and foreman in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause, and corrective actions where necessary.

• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.

• Verify field staff training and competencies and implement action plan.

• Ensure new hires are orientated per Path Environmental Technology’s training requirements, and all required documentation is completed accurately and retained at the corporate office.

• Ensure safety boards with postings including but not limited to: Health and safety policy, inspection and audit results, project hazard assessment, location of first aid, etc. are maintained and current.

• Ensure that the following material is available on site, Path’s HS&E Manual, the applicable provincial legislation and regulations, site safety inspection forms, observation forms, SSSP, fall protection plans etc.

• Prepare for, and participate in audits such as client, 3rd party and internal audits.

• Coordinate a regular meeting with project team to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events.

• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety preferred

• Ten years of safety experience with progressive positions or equivalent operational experience.

• Minimum 5 year industrial experience

• Active TWIC card and be able to pass all background checks in order to access all client sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities.

• Ability to travel as needed to provide adequate operational support

Position Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to deal with sensitive and confidential information

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize

• Must be a self-starter and driven

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities

• Excellent Incident Investigation skills

• Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills

• Effective communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to perform under stressful conditions