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In this role, you will provide hands on leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of processes and programs built to assure compliance with existing federal, provincial, and local health and safety regulations and requirements on Falkbuilt premises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to take responsibility for i.e., develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Safety Management System.
• Act as main point of contact with OHS Alberta regarding Occupational Health and Safety matters and WCB for Injury and Claims Management. Must be confident in handling all matters associated.
• Manage Injury Management and Return to Work Program.
• Review all legislative standards pertaining to health and safety and continually educate Falkbuilt employees with regards to legislative / industry changes, and internal company policies and procedures.
• Conduct and lead incident investigations that pertain to any injury, property or equipment damage. Must be able to effectively communicate these matters to all relevant parties on a need-to-know basis to ensure senior personnel are aware of these matters.
• Collect safety statistics relating to leading and lagging indicators and be prepared to share with the team.
• Train all workers against the current Safety Management System (HSE Program) that is in place and work with Supervisors to ensure they have the support needed.
• Conduct routine audits, inspections and risk assessments of current operations to ensure all hazardous acts and conditions are dealt with and risk remains low. Report all findings to Senior Production Manager.
• Regular work alongside and communicate with the Human Resources Department.
• Ensure Safety Meetings are held according to OH&S Legislation.
• Manage Emergency Response and First Aid, ensuring that there is protocol in place and all workers are trained against the protocol.
• Conduct Safety Orientations for new employees.
• Manage Falkbuilt’s safety platform for reporting and compliance.
• Ensure quarterly Joint Health and Safety Committee Meetings are held.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Senior Manager.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of Occupational Health and Safety leadership experience required.
• NCSO, CRST, or CRSP designations considered an asset.
• Experience in a manufacturing / construction facility is preferred.
• The ability to work without supervision, take initiative and communicate effectively with team members and other business units and departments.
• Intermediate First Aid Training certified.
• Valid COR Auditor Certificate through the ACSA. Experience in conducting internal COR Audits is considered an asset.
• Experience in training and mentoring other safety professionals as well as Supervisors considered an asset.
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to provide or receive detailed or specialized information and experience explaining complex legislated requirements or investigative findings to various stakeholders.
• Strong relationship building skills with experience in coordinating the expectations of a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct investigations that comply with corporate standards and required external legislation.
• Experience in US Safety rules and regulations or willingness to learn an asset.

Additional Notes:

• Must be a positive team player that is able to work closely with all Falkers.
• Must own reliable transportation and be willing to travel between several locations located within SE Calgary.
• Must be available / on call to respond to urgent matters on the weekends as Falkbuilt operates 7 days a week.
• Dog friendly environment.