Corporate Safety Officer Hybrid Role

**About Us**

Founded in 1994, Blue Falls Manufacturing (BFM) is the proud producer of Arctic Spas® Hot Tubs and All Weather Pools. We are proud to be Canada’s largest hot tub dealer, providing the best product and service in the industry. BFM thrives on inspiration, innovative engineering, and employee dedication and experience. Our team is customer focused, delivering the highest level of service and product quality possible.

• *Summary**:

Blue Falls Manufacturing Ltd. (“BFM”) is currently in search of an experienced, full-time Corporate Safety Officer to join its team; this position is based out of the company’s headquarters in Thorsby, Alberta and reports to the Safety Manager, with a dotted line of responsibility to the VP, Operations.

At BFM there are numerous cross-training and developmental opportunities available; we promote from within when possible, and believe that the more you know, the more you grow

• *About the Role**:
• *DUTIES**:
• Safety and Safety Administration**
• Support Managers in ensuring daily Toolbox Meetings are being completed, as well as with any Job Hazard Analyses’ that may be required
• Support Managers in handling safety compliance concerns; assist with corrective actions
• Respond to workplace incidents upon occurrence; administer first aid if and when required
• Investigate workplace incidents to determine root cause and cost; recommend preventative measures to reduce potential for future/repeat occurrences
• Promptly report medical aid and disabling injuries, property or environmental damage, or any incident of a serious nature to the Safety Manager
• Ensure incident reports are completed in their entirety & submitted to the BFM Safety Department in a timely manner
• Monitor the progress of employees on modified work programs
• Perform/participate in workplace inspections and safety audits
• Co-Chair Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee
• Perform employee and contractor orientations
• Liaise with industrial occupational hygiene testers and other third-party contractors in support of OHS workplace safety compliance measures
• Maintain First Aid, PPE
• Participate in the development/review of company’s OHS polices and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of all Federal, Provincial and Municipal Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation
• Adhere to and monitor compliance with all BFM rules and corporate policies including the company’s OHS policy and relevant legislation
• Ensure copies of all current legislation, policies, minutes, and workplace inspection and incident investigation results are readily accessible to all employees and are posted in conspicuous places
• Assist with Safety fleet management duties as assigned
• Participate in Safety and Production meetings as required
• Provide operational support to the Production, Warehouse, or Yard teams as needed
• *- Chemical Control and Containment**
• Know or become familiar with site specific hazardous products and substances at all company facilities; monitor and/or make recommendations regarding potential risks associated with specific hazardous products and substances
• Respond to unplanned spills, releases, and/or exposures to chemical/hazardous substances
• Monitor and supervise planned chemical/hazardous substance releases when required
• *- Training and Development**
• Provide forklift and overhead crane and rigging training to employees
• Maintain issuance of certification(s); monitor expiration, and ensure training is renewed/up to date for all affected employees
• *COMPUTER PROFICIENCY**:
• Proficiency with safety compliance and management systems (Workhub, SiteDocs, etc.)
• *SKILLS/ABILITIES**:
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality; utilize discretion, diplomacy, and fair judgement in all interactions
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish relationships and positive rapport at all levels within the organization
• Effective verbal communication skills; excellent written communication
• Customer service; ability to develop and enhance relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills; able to work autonomously or with mínimal supervision
• Able to take direction and follow defined processes and procedures
• Capacity to maintain composure and effectiveness during high stress situations
• Capable of performing work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment effectively; reprioritizing duties frequently
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• *EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS**:
• Minimum 3-5 years’ safety experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or related
• Minimum of at least 1 year of work history in production, warehousing and distribution, or other general laboring capacity, within the manufacturing field or closely related industry
• Training/education in Occupational Health and Safety (Certificate or Diploma)
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO