SENIOR MANAGER – HEALTH AND SAFETY

We are looking for a Senior Manager – Health & Safety, based in either our Salmo, Nelson, or West Kelowna offices, to join our growing Sutherland Group Health & Safety team. The Sutherland Group values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the Forestry, Heavy Duty Repair, Transportation, Drilling & Blasting, and Marine Services industries.

POSITION BENEFITS

• Opportunity to contribute to a new “Safety Centre of Excellence” across the Sutherland Group
• Opportunity to help shape the culture of a successful, growing group of companies
• A professional and respectful environment.
• As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.

SUTHERLAND GROUP BENEFITS

It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:

• Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments, and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
• Extended health benefits program through a cost-shared benefits plan
• Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
• Health & Safety Policy & Programs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring all actions incorporate “Sutherland Group Enterprise’s Core Values” of Curious and Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together and Make it Happen.
• Lead the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Program and all applicable documentation.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to managers, supervisors and employees in safety and incident prevention activities.
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, understood and acted upon by managers, supervisors, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and all employees.
• Assist with the Modified Work Program, ensuring return-to-work plans are executed efficiently in a way that meets WSBC expectations and respects the worker.
• Ensure that regular inspections, hazard analysis, risk assessments and audits are conducted.
• Provide support and guidance during workplace investigations.
• Monitor incident reporting systems to ensure compliance with company and Government Regulatory requirements and identify patterns and trends that require interventions.
• Lead cause analysis activities to provide direction and recommendations on how to mitigate/control losses.
• Ensure an adequate corrective action process is applied to inspections, incident investigations, trend analysis, internal audits, and orders from regulatory bodies.
• Engage with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, ensuring an effective and educated committee.
• Lead the analysis of records and statistical information, identifying trends and presenting findings and/or recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct, facilitate, and coordinate training sessions for management, supervisors, employees, Joint OHS Committee members, and new hires on Occupational Health and Safety practices, legislation, and industry changes.
• Provide leadership in the investigations of workplace incidents/accidents, ensure proper supporting documentation through training, coaching, mentoring, and leading investigations as required.
• Monitor changing regulations that affect the company; help structure/implement processes to address the changes.
• Lead and professionally develop direct reports (conduct one-to-ones, performance reviews, coaching & mentoring)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

As a member of the Sutherland Group team, we expect you to bring the following to the table:

• 10 years of experience in progressive OHS or Fleet Safety roles, with prior direct reports
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and BC Provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and management skills.
• Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Proven experience in technical writing, process, and procedure development.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with critical thinking and analytical skills
• Must maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to travel to the USA.
• Understanding of, or experience in, transportation, forestry, or civil construction is an asset.
• Formal OHS Education is required ideally a Certificate or Diploma.
• CRSP is preferred.
• Considerable tact and discretion are required when dealing with team members, managers, and external enforcement authorities.

JOIN THE TEAM

If you think there’s a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application

Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group

A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY

The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.

For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.