Manager, Health and Safety Field Services Contract Job

This position is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of health and safety support and services to the assigned client field operations of OPG. This will include providing strategic advice, guidance and recommendations to the client group management and project teams, implementing and managing the OPG Health and Safety management system within their client groups operations, and continuous improvement initiatives, staffing, planning, organizing, and overseeing the technical support and services provided by the assigned professional staff, and monitoring compliance within the client group to the applicable Health and Safety laws and governance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license. 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
 

• Ensure optimal health and safety support is provided to their respective client groups, by supervising the work of staff, assignment and prioritization of tasks, monitoring progress and quality, and conducting reviews of work. 
• Carry out performance assessments of staff and assess their training and development needs. Address labour issues, application of union agreements, work to resolve conflicts, co-ordinate and integrate group's work toward achieving corporate health and safety work program. Optimize the use of resources and services available within OPG.
• Provide expertise to their respective client groups in the interpretation and administration of Corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures, standards, and health and safety related legislation.
• Plan, organize and direct the implementation of Corporate health and safety management system and initiatives including but not limited to: legislated requirements, governance and procedures, risk assessment, annual improvement plans, safe work planning, incident management, disability management including return to work, and health promotion, job matching and occupational disease prevention and surveillance, to meet both Corporate and legislative requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Review, assess and, if necessary, recommend modifications to existing corporate health and safety programs.
• Provide leadership in all aspects of health and safety management for the business, including contractor management. Develop and deliver health and safety work programs and comprehensive safety services to optimize business performance. Identify opportunities for improvement and follow through to manage the issues and risks. Provide technical and functional guidance to client groups in all matters pertaining to health and safety issues.
• Provide health and safety support and services to project managers and senior management / executives across the corporation on matters pertaining to contracting strategies, contract development, contract evaluations, contractor qualifications, contract monitoring, assessment, and response to contractor health and safety events.
•  Act as liaison for their respective client groups on all health and safety issues, concerns and initiatives, both internally and externally. Ensure effective communication and program support between their respective client groups and other areas of the company, and also between different departments within their respective client groups. Be cognizant of company-wide health and safety issues and ensure that divisional decisions do not set unwarranted precedents. Identify health and safety issues which must be communicated across departmental lines and across OPG.
• Provide management and oversight to ensure incident and claim information is effectively documented, including investigation and corrective measures as appropriate. Ensure their respective client groups are cognizant of this information and take appropriate actions to prevent recurrence.
• Foster and maintain constructive relationships with the unions, representing the interests of the Executive and Senior Management in tripartite relationships and forums and with the purpose of advancing the corporation's objectives in the area of employee safety and health. This will include coordinated support on behalf of management to Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Represent the Division on internal health and safety related committees.
• Manage, coordinate and oversee safety incidents, injury claims and regulatory events (e.g. MRPH events and determinations, critical injury investigations, Ministry of Labour visits/orders/charges, JHSC recommendations, Work Refusals).
• Responsible and accountable for the staffing and performance of the Health and Safety Field Services organization.
• Provide advice and support to line management, human resources, and OPG counsel in respect of litigation, including grievance/arbitration that arises in respect of health and safety matters. This will include providing advice throughout the litigation or grievance procedure, attending preparation meetings, advising at hearings / litigation and testifying when required.
• Provide functional advice and guidance, and ongoing assistance to management in all health and safety related matters. Participate in meetings where negotiation items, strategy and contingency plans are discussed. Analyze trends in the safety, health and wellness area, prepare materials for discussion on health related issues and make effective recommendations on changes to company policies and programs, collective agreement language and participate in the collective bargaining process on matters related to safety and health benefits.
• Provide advice, guidance, and ongoing assistance to management on Joint Health and Safety Committee effectiveness, including structure, composition, processes, regulatory obligations and duties, metrics. Monitor JHSC activities to ensure compliance with the OHSA. Prepare and provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to management to address such issues and in response to JHSC recommendations, issues, or grievances against the company.
• Provide advice, guidance, and ongoing assistance to management and employees on matters pertaining to disability management and return to work of employees, by influencing the parties to work in a manner that will lead to the employee remaining at work and/or on the development of plans that will encourage employees to return to work. Be accountable for the soundness of the advice and guidance given.
• Work with outside agencies to develop and execute plans to deal with public health issues in order to protect workers and the community. Provide leadership and co-ordination regarding these issues. Collect and maintain information and data regarding these issues.

 

EDUCATION
 

• 4-year University degree in a related field.
• A combination of education, certification and relevant experience.
• Certified safety professional is an asset. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Health & Safety Manager 
• Overall hands-on experience in Safety industry; preferably in a construction / industrial environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, workplace hazards and the practical application of rules and procedures and workplace monitoring.
• Previous experience in a Nuclear environment is an asset.
• Prior experience in conducting incident/accident investigations including applying practical knowledge of applicable legislation and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated experience providing consultant/specialist services and problem-solving to management clients.
• Applied knowledge of the following: hazardous materials safe work planning and execution, working at heights electrical safety, industrial hygiene, 18001 OH&S Management System
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
• Experience in a Health and Safety function to be familiar with the policies and procedures governing Health and Safety issues

 

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

 

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

 

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy. 
At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:  
Safety – it’s our business
Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough 
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

 

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

 

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

 

Our promise to you:
 

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

 

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., October 7, 2024.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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