- Own and improve safety performance of distribution centers and branch locations, including injury rates, audit results, claims management and compliance
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and applicable federal and provincial legislation
- Implement EHS initiatives and strategies addressing OSHA, ergonomics, injury and illness reduction, hazard communication, environmental matters, emergency preparedness and employee safety
- Support leaders and team members with accident and incident root-cause investigations, remediation and prevention activities
- Develop and manage business-critical projects and programs with significant financial or legal impact
- Develop, plan, organize and direct on-site security staff activities at distribution centers
- Investigate and recover stolen or lost assets with Regional EHS and Corporate Investigations
- Manage complex EHS improvement programs across distribution centers and branches
- Inform the Director, EH&S; of critical business incidents and provide monthly project and incident reports
- Conduct audits, inspections and investigations and ensure corrective action and follow-up
- Support and mentor joint health and safety committees
- Maintain legally and company-required documentation and records
- Prepare government agency reports and interface with governmental agencies and inspectors
- Advise stakeholders and provide excellent customer service
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma specific to a health and safety discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of direct EHS experience, preferably in distribution or manufacturing
- Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Technical knowledge and abilities related to safety matters
- High-level verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and team members at all organizational levels
- Ability to deal professionally and tactfully with government agencies, authorities and inspectors
- Experienced trainer able to create and deliver high-impact training programs
- Familiarity and experience with ISO standards, processes and audits
- Ability to manage in a fast-paced, flexible setting
- Professional EHS certification preferred
- Ability to travel approximately 15–20% of the time
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing EHS initiatives and compliance, with a strong focus on safety performance, accident investigation, and training program development. Possesses thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- EHS Management
- Health And Safety Legislation
- Accident Investigation
- Training Program Development
- ISO Standards Familiarity