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Dartmouth, NS
The Manager, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) will report to the Vice President, People and Culture and will oversee all health, safety, and environment responsibilities at CAA Atlantic’s 7 locations across the 4 Atlantic Provinces. This position may be in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia or Saint John New Brunswick
This exciting new position will help to assess, develop, and implement in partnership with the existing team, health, safety and environment practices to ensure that employees, members, customers, and the public are safe. The Manager, HSE will collaborate closely with leaders and their teams to ensure that their safety needs are met. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic HSE leader to put their stamp on an organization’s HSE practices and work with an incredibly collaborative group on our HSE strategy.
- Safety training, updating safety programmes, and developing or improving safety policies and procedures.
- Make sure all employees have the right safety training for their job and that it is current
- Maintaining a safety training record database
- Ensure that safety programs and manuals for company employees are compliant with all SWPs/SJPs, and are up-to-date with current legislation
- Staff must have access to safety manuals and be trained on any revisions, updates or changes.
- To inspect and report on hazards in the workplace, and to identify solutions to them, you will need to visit the facilities.
- Assure that tools and equipment are maintained according to safety standards
- Supporting managers and employees at job sites and facilities by performing spot inspections on a regular basis.
- Lead investigations into workplace incidents and near misses
- Managing WCB Claims and Processes
- To support our contractor network, we need a safety program.
- Develop, establish, implement, and manage health and well-being related programs that promote optimum health and wellness of workforce.Managing Workers’ Compensation Board claims
You are an experienced safety professional and will actively seek ways to improve safety programs. You can work independently or with staff. You can take action to correct unsafe or illegal activities if you are able to. You are able to recognize new hazards and provide direction to personnel on the spot.
Your education/experience include:
- 8+ years’ experience in a Health and Safety role
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership position in Health and Safety
- Training/education in Safety and Health, with certifications or designations like CRSP, CHSC and/or HSP
- It is a great asset to receive training in ergonomic assessments and education for all roles, inside and outside the office.
- Experience in the design and execution of a holistic wellness program is a plus
Skills and abilities include:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-starter with a drive for solving problems
- Excellent organizational skills, including time management
- Expertise in managing programs, such as work-life balance, workplace violence/bullying, impairment, mental health, health promotion, wellness program development and stress
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues with tactfulness and discretion
- Ability to travel extensively in the 4 Atlantic Provinces.
CAA Atlantic, a Canadian association based in Atlantic Canada has more than doubled its size in the last 10 years and now serves over 265,000 members across all four Atlantic Provinces.
CAA Federation is our home and we are one of the most respected and trusted consumer-based organizations in Canada. In addition to being the preeminent Auto Club in the country, CAA is also one of Canada’s largest leisure travel agencies, is a leading provider of insurance products, and offers Members an outstanding savings and rewards program. CAA has a long history as the voice for the traveling public.
CAA Atlantic is committed to diversity and inclusion
As a member-driven association, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities in which we live. We believe that everyone should have the chance to achieve their full potential. We also recognize that different perspectives can help us innovate, be creative, and provide exceptional service to our Members.
Health and Safety
CAA Atlantic is committed in ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of its employees. Only applicants who can show proof that they have received two vaccines against Covid-19 are eligible to apply for this position. According to government guidelines, new employees may be granted an exemption and accommodation if they are unable to be vaccinated due to grounds protected under applicable human rights legislation or medical documentation indicating a specific and well-known contraindication to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Accommodation
Applicants must indicate if they require accommodation during competition (on a confidential foundation).
This posting is also available in other formats upon request.
Empowered to Achieve
Working atCAA , you’ll find a lot of open doors, and an environment where people are treated as equals. We are a traditional organization that values open communication, but also strives to create a family-oriented environment. This office is not a place where you’ll find micro-managers; instead, we concentrate on having meaningful and open conversations.
Our company has a central mission to be there for people when they need us most. We make bad days better and good days more enjoyable. We make it possible by creating a supportive and empowered work environment. This will allow employees to feel valued and encourage them to strive for self-improvement.
Giving back to the community
We are a not-for profit organization that gives back to meaningful causes. We contribute to the P.A.L.S program (Partners Assisting Local Schools), which provides opportunities for children in Saint John schools. The IWK, Canadian Blood Services, and Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation are also among the important organizations we strive to help.
We are a Member First organisation with deep understanding of the power of valuing human connections. That’s something we can all get behind!
CAA offers:
- A competitive compensation package
- Extraordinary benefits package, including health and dental care and a company pension plan.
- CAA Membership Complimentary
- A gym is available in-house
- A dynamic and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities to participate in job-related training and development
