HSSE Safety Lead

Bluewater Group: "Keeps you moving" - leaders in Warehousing & Logistics, Shipping supplies, Mobil branded Lubricants, for over 40 years. Bluewater Group has won the Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies Award 7 years in a row

Bluewater Group is an expanding organization that currently employs over 350 people across the country. We are on an exciting path of continued growth that will offer exceptional career opportunities. Bluewater is an excellent learning environment for seasoned and inexperienced candidates who enjoy taking on new challenges and share the same core values as us Integrity, Attitude, Customer Focus, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

At Bluewater Group we are committed and dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our team feels comfortable to come to work everyday and most importantly enter the work environment knowing that they belong.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HSSE Safety Lead in the Fort McMurray area to play an important role in our operations.

The HSSE Safety Lead works to prevent workplace accidents and promote safety awareness and education to fellow employees. Through the implementation of new and existing safety initiatives, coaching and mentoring all levels of the organization to accomplish and sustain the desired safety behaviors and outcomes. This position plays a key role in the overall success of the operation, we are looking for someone with a high level of energy and a proactive approach to safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legislative, company, and site-specific guidelines
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to best practice
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.
• Monitor compliance to policies and standards by inspecting employees and operations.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics.
• Develop the HSSE Management System, and assist in its implementation.
• Provide training on HSSE matters and the HSSE Management System.
• Liaise with clients to ensure synergy with client systems.
• Detail resources that will be required to maintain the HSSE Management System.
• Liaise with Site Leads and Client Leads and HSSE on any non conformances and the commensurate corrective actions that are needed.
• Be a Safety Mentor: Lead safety meetings, and participate in safety committees,
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the facilities and equipment.
• Ensure that all required emergency drills are being conducted.
• Ensure efficacy of Safety Observation Program.

Requirements

• Proven experience as safety leader
• Deep understanding of legislative health and safety guidelines and industry best-practice
• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred
• Valid qualification in occupational health and safety

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience

• safety: 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person