Manager, Health and Safety – Ontario

This role is only open to current On Side Restoration employees with at least 1 (one) year of continuous employment.

(This posting reflects an existing vacancy)
Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year (full-time/permanent)

On Side Restoration is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our Ontario team! Reporting to the Director of Health Safety and Environmental, the HSM will oversee the On Side Health and Safety program at our branch locations throughout Ontario. The HSM is responsible for helping develop, implement and evaluating all occupational health and safety programs and services with the direction of the Director of Health, Safety and Environmental.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide all levels of the company with advice related to health and safety matters, legislative requirements and best practices in the field
• Develop, manage and maintain safety programs
• Assist in representing management in matters of health and safety with the government, health and safety associations and other outside agencies and organizations
• Proactively respond to workplace incidents
• Structure / schedule and chair monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings across all locations within Ontario
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors
• Accident investigations
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational health and safety activities within various departments
• Support and promote occupational health, wellness and corporate safety initiatives
• Act as a resource to assisting and providing information and responses on behalf of the company
• Fit test and train employees on the proper fit, use, maintenance and storage of PPE

What you Bring to the Team

• Previous experience in an occupational health and safety management role
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study
• OH&S designation (CRSP, CRST, or CHSC), ASP certification (CCQ), RBQ knowledge and certification
• Direct experience with disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis
• Thorough knowledge of the WSIB Health and Safety Regulations and legislation
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate – First Aid Certification

What will set you apart

• Through knowledge of asbestos abatement and control
• IICRC Training and Certification preferred (industry courses such as Asbestos, Mould, etc.)
• Knowledge of Provincial Building Codes & Regulations is an asset
• Exceptional cross functional leadership experience and the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• An analytical mind and experience completing full reviews of health and safety plans and related needs
• Investigative background, capable determining the root cause of an incident and providing guidance and advice to field staff
• A training background
• A background in restoration or IICRC certification

Of Note
Only those candidates who report to a branch in the greater Toronto area will be considered.

What’s in it for you?

We’re an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people! We WANT you to be fulfilled by your work, we WANT you to enjoy the people you work with and we WANT to provide you with learning and advancement opportunities. We also love that we’re able to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching and a comprehensive health plan which includes extended medical (ex. chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision) dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance. At On Side we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Get on our side!

Both major weather disasters and minor accidents involving water, fire, and more happen every day, and in our industry, this is how we keep busy, restoring properties 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Mother Nature usually doesn’t wait for an invitation, but we’re in the business of dealing with party crashers, and we’ve done it for over 40 years!

We have branches from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, Newfoundland and (almost) everywhere in between. Our fantastic team of over 2,000 employees stretches far and wide across Canada, and we’re growing—YOU could be the next great addition!

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