HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in an innovative company, then Central Precast is for you. We’re a leading manufacturer of concrete infrastructure, unique aesthetic solutions, and the largest and most diversified dealer of landscaping and masonry products in Eastern Ontario. When you come to Central Precast, you join a culture that is committed to offering you a long, rewarding career. We believe in building teams and trust through honest relationships, responsible actions, and hard work. In our 65 years in business, we’ve fostered a family feel with a forward-looking environment where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo. Join the Central Precast family and be part of an enduring company name.

EMPLOYEE PERKS & BENEFITS

Medical, Health

and Dental

Vision Care

Group Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Training and Professional Development

Competitive Salaries

Annual Bonuses

Pension Contributions

Team-Building Activities

Employee Appreciation Lunches

BEGIN YOUR CAREER WITH CENTRAL PRECAST

If you are looking for opportunities in the precast concrete industry, then Central Precast is the place to be.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and covering letter (indicating the job you are applying for) to [email protected], or download the application form from the link below and email the completed form to [email protected].

HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape, utility products, manholes, concrete poles, steps, barriers, and architectural panels. As the product line expanded, new companies were formed to focus on their specific industries, and The Precast Group was formed. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast, MCON Products and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront.

The Precast Group is currently looking for a full-time permanent Health and Safety Manager to support their 3 locations in the Ottawa area.

Come join a growing family that values respect and integrity. We are looking for motivated and positive individuals to grow with our team!

Overview

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Health and Safety Manager is primarily responsibility for leading and managing the Health and Safety department while leading the Company’s safety initiative. Development of a safety and risk management culture dedicated to being “best in class”. Assures the health and safety program is designed to comply with current Industry Regulations. The Health and Safety Manager also ensures the company is moving forward to meet the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops a high performance, internal customer-oriented work team, through hiring, motivating, coaching, appraising and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Leads development of and clearly articulates Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures to build a safety culture dedicated to behaviors which lead to best-inclass results.
• Lead and/or participate, monitor, and report on H&S strategic objectives
• Provides proactive leadership and assumes ownership of building a best-in-class safety culture by
• anticipating problems & providing solutions,
• sharing knowledge with, and providing training, to all levels of management, field staff and project teams,through interactions with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors, and
• creating an environment of learning, mentoring, and empowerment to promote employee engagement.
• Ensuring that the organization meets all agreed health and safety legislation and objectives and that appropriate risk mitigation/control measures are in place.

Key Responsibilities (con’t)

• Conduct regular touch points with ELT, Managers, Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure safety issues are being supported and/or addressed by Safety.
• Responsible for all accidents, injuries, incidents and spill reporting from the site to the appropriate government agency and within the company.
• Assist in employee compliance and regulatory standards (Transportation of Dangerous Goods, etc.…)
• Manage work-related injuries and near misses – We want to make sure everyone that comes to work returns home the same (or better) at the end of the day. For this role, we need firsthand experience in investigations for accidents and near-miss occurrences, analyzing injury trends, and coordinating corrective actions.
• Lead/Manage all WSIB worker compensation programs and Return to Work Programs, and other related insurance documentation.
• Work with operational staff to develop, implement and enforce organizational Safety Operating Procedures
• Inform the company of trends through Safety Alerts.
• Manage/deliver employee orientations, onboarding and training requirements, from a H&S perspective
• Conduct site inspections of all facilities.
• Frequent site visits to projects
• Always keeps the company’s best interests in mind.
• Employee Management:
• Responsible for the growth and professional development of all members of the Safety Team
• Oversees hiring and succession management for the department.
• Maintain/Update safety files, employee records and training databases
• Work with HR to identify other related safety concerns
• Available for after hours emergencies, as when needed
• Perform other duties as required

Additional Responsibilities

• Occasionally attends meetings with the City of Ottawa, MTO, MLTSD and other clients regarding

safety topics. Offering expert advice and support and direction.

• Participate as the Chairperson on Joint Health and Safety Committee, schedule and attend

meeting and responsible for minutes.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of proven success leading and managing a Health and Safety Program in an Industrial

manufacturing industry.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead company programs and change management efforts.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including high level of comfort

interacting with employees at all levels.

Education and Experience (con’t)

• Ability to inspire confidence in interactions with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and project management capabilities, experience managing multiple priorities and delivering on-time excellence.
• Proven collaborator with demonstrated experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possess a valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in all areas of work
• Ability to clearly communicate infractions and deliver repercussions
• Self-starting proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Assets

• College Diploma or University Degree, in health and safety
• 2-3 years of experience employee coaching
• Previous experience with JHS Committee in a chairperson capacity
• AZ Driver’s license for training purposes
• Certified Standard First Aid / CPR
• Any related heavy machinery training/certification
• WHMIS
• Bilingualism (English/French)

Compensation

• Competitive industry salary ($90-110K)
• Extended Healthcare (Vision, Dental, Prescriptions, STD/LTD/Life)
• RRSP matching program
• Mobile program
• Training and Development
• Free Onsite Parking

To apply, please submit a resume to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.