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:

- Market-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