Safety Manager

Position: Safety Manager

Department: Safety

Location: Yellowknife, NT


GSH is looking for a Safety Manager who would be the first point of contact for the Office of Health and Safety and is also responsible for planning and organizing training sessions and orientations. If you have an eye for detail and love problem-solving, this could be the ideal job for you!


Position Profile:

The Safety Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing health and safety plans and evaluating safe practices. Overall, a safety manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and standards and conducting all safety-related functions including training, inspections, audits, and preventive measures at all company bases.


Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Organize and schedule administrative aspects of the safety department including meetings, training etc.
  • Perform data entry for Health and Safety Environment related information and compile statistics and Key Performance Indicators for reporting purposes.
  • Completion and submission of all company documents and reports as listed in the company Aviation and Safety Management System Manuals and associated manuals in a timely manner.
  • Assist and/or lead internal investigations, compile statements and records and advise the management group on how to improve safety, keep reports of investigation, analysis, circumstances, and cause of accidents or incidents.
  • Must ensure that all inspections, etc. are appropriately filed and are complete as per appropriate health and safety legislation.
  • Research, plan, and organize training programs/seminars for GSH employees, regarding WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, industry-specific related issues, etc. as required.
  • Promote incident and accident reporting within the company - train all employees in procedures and assist managers in the delivery of safety programs within their departments.
  • Monitor and review the Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting Systems from other companies for lessons learned. Keep track of company Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting Systems.
  • Responsible for monitoring safety activities throughout the company to ensure safety compliance is conducted in accordance with applicable instructions, procedures, and standards.
  • Represent GSH in external and internal safety organizations and liaise with customers, Government and International agencies on matters affecting safety.
  • Maintain the safety audit schedule as per regulatory requirements, participate in audits of main base and sub-bases and assist in the development of Corrective Action Plans and follow-ups.
  • Schedule and send company safety communications including memos, manual updates, safety boards etc.
  • Ensure site security requirements are met by the company as required for as airports, door codes, surveillance, building alarms etc.
  • Work with HR, payroll and worker's compensation on reporting, managing and following up on employee injury cases.
  • Conduct regular site visits, and walk-arounds and advocate as a company safety champion at all levels.


Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Experience with SMS protocols within Transport Canada and client guidelines is an asset;
  • Confident leader who is self-motivated, innovative and results-orientated;
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to recognize, access, report and provide solutions;
  • Intricate knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, processes, procedures, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Maintenance procedures and policies along with standard auditing requirements;
  • Above average organizational and time-management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and flexible environment;
  • Sharp investigative skills with a keen sense to comprehend, interpret and analyze information;
  • Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects;
  • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy;
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability;
  • Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
  • Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills;


Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP matching
  • Vision care


Competition Closes:

January 15, 2023


Apply to: Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to HR Department via email at hr@gsheli.com

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