Job SummaryThe Director of Safety is responsible for oversight of the safety teams, supporting the various operations within the OSCO Construction Group in the Maritimes, Ontario and New England (US). The position provides overall leadership and direction for OSCOs safety management systems to achieve a safe workplace, foster a company-wide safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Director of Safety is the leader of our safety-first culture with a collaborative, team building focus and strong regulatory knowledge.ResponsibilitiesDevelop key safety initiatives to support maintenance and improvement to safety metricsPartner with operational leaders to develop and implement safety programs and improvement plansProvide the tools, metrics, training and consultation to assist operations leaders in delivering a safe workplaceDrive accountability through regular health and safety meetings, site visits and safety investigationsAct as Lead in major investigationsOversee and manage occupational compensation claims process, administration and reportingRepresent OSCO as safety advocate with unions, regulatory bodies and industry associationsProvide subject matter expertise to business and operational leadersDevelop quarterly and annual reports to update senior leadership and executivesCoach and develop the safety teamOther duties as assignedTechnical/Business RequirementsPost-secondary degree or equivalentCertificate in Occupational Health and SafetyCanadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation15+ years experience in Health and Safety with 5+ years at the leadership level5+ years experience in a unionized manufacturing or industrial/construction environmentKnowledge of safety requirements in industrial manufacturing plants and construction job sitesUnderstanding of industry specific training programs such as: confined space, overhead crane, fall arrest, WHMISTravel to various provinces and locations as requiredLeadership RequirementsIntellectual PotentialBe flexible but conservative when problem solving and brainstorming for solutionsGather, assimilate, and analyze information objectively to arrive at root-cause, factual answersConscientious, dependable, and detail-orientated when necessaryMotivational PotentialAssert oneself with confidence and professionalismStrive to learn, grow and progress with autonomyHigh personal and team output standardsChange PotentialComfortable with multiple initiatives and difficult challengesPrioritize, multi-task and delegate, as appropriate, to meet targetsSeek ideas and opinions from others, and reflect on feedbackPeople PotentialUnderstand culture and people, and adapt style to engage and inspire othersExert influence and encourage team to achieve personal development resultsCommunicate expectations and provide supportive feedbackMaintain and manage emotions of oneself and othersAs a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.About OSCO The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
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Director of Safety