Program Manager, Health, Safety

Job Description

GTel is one of Canada's leading utility locating companies, but we're much more than that. As a trusted advisor, we help our clients manage their assets safely, accurately and efficiently.

As a fully integrated asset management and energy services company, we help our clients meet their asset management needs and reduce utility risk in the communities they serve.

Program Manager, Health, Safety & Environment
About The Role
The Program Manager, Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) is responsible for leading a variety of HS&E services that support business success.

Mitigation of Health, Safety and Environmental risk for the business and organizational employees will be a key deliverable of this role.

Reporting to the Director, HS&E, the Program Manager, HS&E will be accountable for compliance with applicable regulatory and/or statutory HS&E requirements for a large, primarily field-based workforce for GTel and affiliate companies operating in Ontario, Alberta and periodic project-based work in other Canadian and / or U.S. territories.

Duties And Responsibilities
The Program Manager, Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) is responsible for supporting business success and leading HS&E Team initiatives through the following:

Injury Prevention

• Lead projects and initiatives that will achieve, maintain or exceed legislative compliance, including the following:

• Workplace Safety (e.g. Workplace Inspections, Driver Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Construction Site Safety, Working Alone, Traffic Control, Building Safety, Fire Prevention, Confined Space Entry, etc.)

• Occupational Health (e.g. Biological Hazards, Physical Agents, Worker Ergonomics, Hazardous Materials Management, etc.)

• Emergency Response (e.g. Emergency Preparedness, Workplace Violence & Harassment, First Aid, Incident Investigations, etc.)

• COR Accreditation

• From the role of COR Internal Auditor, lead initiatives that will help achieve and maintain COR Certification in Ontario and Alberta through 3 annual COR Audits (*5 COR Audits required every 3rd year)

• Lead annual company-wide and/or management events & activities which will generate COR evidence that will support injury prevention while satisfying IHSA and AASP standards, including:

• Company Goals, Objectives & Action Plans

• Health & Safety Communication Meetings
• Development of Emergency Response Plans
• Management Review Meetings
• Corrective Action Plans

• Facility Evacuation Drills

• Utilize audit software tools to upload evidence that supports COR audit success and ensure timely submission, per established deadlines

• Travel periodically between company operations in Ontario, Alberta and additional territories, as required to conduct field audits and continually support HS&E compliance

Safety Leadership

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective Safety Leadership among Supervisory & Management staff through initiatives such as facilitation of monthly Operations Management HS&E Meetings to help outline expectations, provide updates, share 'lessons learned' and provide content to support monthly Tailboard Meetings for field teams
• Set the example and contribute to effective teamwork by partnering with Operations while leading HS&E management initiatives
• Solicit and support two-way communication with Operations and ensure timely response to requests for HS&E support, as appropriate

Incident Response

• Lead the incident response process through the following actions:

• Responsible for timely review, input (e.g. severity and frequency ratings, root cause analysis, etc.) and processing of HS&E Incident Reports as they're received through the internal reporting system

• Lead incident review follow-up, including additional corporate reporting and the following supplementary requirements (where applicable):

• Immediately notifying regulatory authorities of critical or serious injuries (e.g. Ontario Ministry of Labour)

• Supporting timely submission of 'Employer's Report of Injury' to prevent fines via applicable WCB (e.g. WSIB or WCB Alberta)
• Creation and submission of customer-specific incident reports
• Supporting entries in Vendor Management Systems

• Contributing to tracking and continuous development of HS&E Metrics

• Develop and apply Corrective & Preventative Actions

• Create Lessons Learned summaries to support injury prevention by communicating to workers and management via monthly Ops meetings
• Lead Work Refusal process, per established procedures

Employee Disability Claims Management

• Lead Work-Related (WR) Employee Disability Management Programs, while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation (e.g. Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Act), per established process
• Lead delivery of cost savings and support current & future business opportunities by mitigating 'Lost Time' through the applicable provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB)
• Responsible for leading communication with provincial WCB representatives regarding adjudication, case management, return to work, etc.
• Lead process for final review & submission of Employer's Report of Injury documentation to the applicable provincial WCB
• Proactively monitor status and progress of all WR disability claims and take actions to ensure that WCB support is solicited, where appropriate
• Actively develop and maintain documentation to support decision-making, actions taken and communication with stakeholders
• Actively monitor WCB decisions and respond through the development of objections and appeals, where appropriate
• Engage support of Legal Counsel and / or Paralegal, as required
• Communicate updates and solicit support from Payroll and People & Culture, as appropriate
• Ensure the success of Early and Safe Return To Work processes

HS&E Training

• Responsible for delivery of training and updates to management and workers, as appropriate
• Proactively source external providers and/or develop internal training materials to support HS&E programs and initiatives

Joint Health and Safety Committee

• Represent HS&E during quarterly Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Meetings by:

• Discussing recent HS&E incidents

• Reviewing Facility Inspection results
• Providing status updates regarding recent health & safety recommendations
• Acting as HS&E resource by answering questions and providing data, where appropriate

Scope
Reports to: Director, Health, Safety & Environment

Direct Reports: None

Required Qualifications And Experience

• P ost-Secondary Health & Safety education of (at least) a 1-year college certificate program
• Successful completion of (or currently pursuing) either of the following:
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
• Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
• Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)
• Valid passport and ability to travel to the United States
• Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record
• 10 years of progressive health & safety management experience gained within fast-paced, diverse work environments
• 5 years of progressive experience managing work-related disability claims
• Significant experience conducting health & safety audits using external standards (e.g. COR Accreditation, ISO, etc.)

Other Success Factors

• Extensive knowledge of applicable provincial occupational safety and environmental legislation / regulations (e.g. OHSA, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, etc.)
• Strong computer and systems experience
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well with management and employees (including strong presentation skills, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to meet multiple deadlines and advance various initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to be detail-oriented
• Ability to build trust among management and employees
• Ability to remain objective and display balanced judgment when advising management and employees on safety and environmental issues
• Strong understanding of company operations
• Ability to travel on a periodic basis throughout Ontario, Alberta, additional Canadian Provinces and / or U.S. States, as required

Working Relationships
This Position Works Frequently With

• Management (primarily Field Supervisors / Managers)
• Workers
• JHSC and Health & Safety Representatives
• HS&E Team Members

Outside Contacts

• Provincial WCB Representatives
• Disability Claims Consultants (Legal Counsel, Paralegal)
• HS&E Consultants (Subject Matter Experts)
• Customers
• Suppliers

We promote a culture that is inclusive, diverse, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. If interested in this position, please apply to this posting.

GTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, GTel will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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