TalentCompass is assisting a valued client based in Grand Forks, BC, with their Health and Safety Manager position. This leadership full time permanent role will require relocation to the area. The company will pay for the relocation cost for the successful candidate.

Job Purpose To implement corporate and business H&S; programs at a plant location, advocate for the plant and Plant Manager regarding H&S; compliance programs, customize programs to the specific operations of the plant.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

- Provide strategic leadership for the plant in all H&S; matters
- Oversee performance in H&S; core values for operations on the site, manage the site H&S; systems and lead continuous improvement in H&S;
- Advise Plant Manager on Health and Safety compliance issues
- Report regulatory issues, including spills, releases and emergencies, as required by law
- Oversee and promote the deployment of the plant-level H&S; Management Systems
- Research and develop new H&S; programs at the plant level
- Develop and write sampling and testing procedures
- Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures.
- Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures
- Research and create program recommendations for assigned areas of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention
- Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections.
- Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process
- Manage and lead direct reports as assigned (Safety Tech, Environmental Tech, Fire Tech)
- Negotiate permit terms and influence rule-making




- Coordinate and respond to H&S; assessments at assigned locations; perform assessments as a member of a team
- Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned
- Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for all H&S; activities
- Independently develop, lead, and assist the Plant Manager in the Capital Project Management System (CPMS)
- Independently interact with H&S; regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections
- Schedule and participate in monitoring, sampling, and testing of permitted process and pollution control equipment for compliance
- Lead the investigation of site H&S; incidents
- Work with the Human Resources department to Assess the need for and arrange for appropriate H&S; training
- Provide input to Facility Management regarding pollution control equipment operation and maintenance programs as related to permit requirements

Qualifications:

- 5 plus years of experience in the related field
- CRSP or NCSO certification is an asset
- Demonstrated experience leading and directing employees and work teams
- Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial and local environmental, industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ethics and professionalism
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to operate a computer and support software programs.

What you will get:

- Competitive salary
- Benefits plan
- Company matching pension plan of 5%
- Up to 4 weeks vacation
- Relocation Assistance

For any additional question, feel free to reach out to Bharat Kathpal at [email protected]

📌 Health and Safety Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Talent Compass
📍 British Columbia