Health And Safety Manager

Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is a General Partnership firm of ACS Infrastructure Canada, SNC Lavalin O&M, and Ellis Don. RTM has been awarded a long-term contract to maintain the Confederation Line, the new light rail transit system in Ottawa. RTM currently has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual looking to play a role in the ongoing operation and maintenance of a significant infrastructure project in the nation’s capital.
Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is now seeking a Health & Safety Manager who will be responsible for developing and executing policies, procedures, and programs to ensure both short term and long-term compliance with the health and safety of the project agreement, relevant regulations, international standards, and industry best practices. The position reports to the RTM HR Director & RTG Chief Rail Safety Officer.
Applicants should have the ability to embrace a dynamic working environment that promotes safety, service, quality, motivation, and teamwork in a start-up environment. Applicants must have a desire to learn, be flexible, safety conscious, and have an excellent work ethic. A comprehensive benefits package and an RRSP match program is offered.
Position Summary   Drive the development and implementation of RTM’s health and safety programs on the Confederation Line.
Undertaking risk assessments for complex systems and work. (HAZOP experience an asset).
Lead in the management of subcontractors including liaising with subcontractor personnel and reviewing safety plans.
Review hazard controls & mitigations for efficacy.
Assist in maintaining the HSE risk registers and validate the adequacy of the mitigation measures.
Verify through regular planned and unplanned inspections and audits that RTM process and procedure are adequate, effective, and followed and the ability to carry out those inspections occasionally overnight and on weekends.
Conduct & review job hazard analysis for various types of work.
Support, coach and mentor colleagues and subcontractors in improving safe work behaviours.
Maintain training records and coordinate internal and external training based on training needs. Conduct periodic training needs assessments.
Design and deliver internal health and safety training.
Support the incident reporting and investigation process, maintain the incident reporting database, and analyze data to determine trends for continuous improvement.
Take the lead on assigned safety incident investigations, conduct effective root cause analysis, follow up to ensure controls efficacy.
Respond on call to HSE emergency situations in a 24/7 operational environment on a rotational basis.
Liaise with the Workplace Health and Safety Committee.
Follow up on corrective actions stemming from inspections, audits, non-conformance reports and investigations.
Plan and organize regular emergency response drills.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practice.
Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders involved in the project.
Other duties that relate to H&S may present from time to time.

Skills & Qualifications   Excellent English language skills with strong verbal and written communication skills, including previous experience with report writing.
Relevant health and safety qualifications – CRSP, CHSC, or CHSO designation would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of provincial & federal health and safety regulations. Ability to determine regulatory jurisdiction.
College Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Other relevant disciplines and work experience will be considered.
10+ years’ experience in a safety-critical industrial environment,…