ECC Careers

Description

ECC is seeking an Health and Safety Manager for environmental projects at Port Hope. Must have expert knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, best practices, and legislation. This field position is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements on construction and environmental projects as defined by Company standards, governmental regulations, and contractual obligations. This position may oversee loss prevention in concurrent multiple or large projects encompassing a number of subcontractors. In this position, you will:

• Ensure the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP), Health and Safety Plans, applicable regulations and SOPs.
• Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at project sites
• Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
• Facilitate health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety performance including developing training content and delivering course information
• Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, records, and site specific risk mitigation plans), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all documentation is organized and stored as required
• Conduct regular inspections to assess compliance with applicable requirements
• Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance with Company standards and practices
• Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures
• Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions, serving as the primary point of contact for site health & safety
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project plans
• Log health and safety incidents in the Company Incident Database
• Facilitate incident investigations and completion of associated documentation
• Verify implementation and close-out of corrective actions
• Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Health & Safety Supervisors and/or junior level staff
• Participate in employment interviews and make hiring recommendations.
• Provide performance feedback regarding junior level staff
• Interface effectively with senior management, escalating issues appropriately and making recommendations regarding policy & procedure
• Complete subcontractor reviews
• Complete Health and Safety Training Session and ensuring that only personnel who have completed the training enter the site
• Implement and enforce daily and monitoring Contractor’s site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HAPS) for each site
• Be onsite during execution of all Work
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements:

• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
• Skilled in leading others without formal reporting authority
• Proven knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385 1-1, OSHA 1910 and 1926
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• 8 years of progressive work experience in a position directly related to health and safety
• Ability to travel required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military base pass as required
• Must be able to meet security clearance requirements
• Current US Driver’s license and good driving record
• Basic knowledge and experience working around radiation and enforcing health and safety principles in low levels of contamination remediation
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of large construction project safety oversight experience, preferably in civil and/or environmental remediation
• Completion of Canadian Registered Safety Professional or Technician Certificate
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field is required. .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful leadership of subcontractors and project teams in support of health & safety endeavors
• 10+ years of Health and Safety experience on large construction projects, preferably in Civil and/or environmental
• Previous success in working effectively in a dotted line reporting structure
• Direct responsibility for contract compliance in government construction or environmental projects (NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEE as well as federal regulations)
• Hands-on experience in industrial hygiene monitoring and use of hazardous work permits.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification and 8 Hour Refresher Certification
• HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification
• USACE Contractor Quality Management (CQM) Training
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification

ECC targeted base salary range for the Toronto, ON area is $90,000 to $115,000 CAD annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location. Benefits Offered – full-time positions *Benefits subject to change. 

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Exam (1 every 24 months)
Glasses, Contact Lenses ($200 every 24 months)
Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Critical Illness Insurance ($25,000)
Vacation and Holiday Pay
RRSP Plan with ECC matching of 5% of your elective deferrals
Wellness Program
Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at hr@telesign.com. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.