Occupational Health & Safety Officer Full-time Job

The Health and Safety officer is responsible for establishing and promoting a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment across multiple facilities. This individual is accountable for continually striving to work toward the minimization of on-the-job injuries, material handling equipment accidents, dangerous goods incidents and associated safety related costs and achieving the planned safety targets.

 

How You’ll Help

• Investigate Health and safety concerns/incidents to help terminal/maintenance teams determine the root cause and the corrective actions. 
• Communicate with terminal/maintenance teams and joint health & safety committees concerning internal health and safety audits. Assist in creating action items and follow up to confirm resolutions.
• Inspect the workplace for potential hazards, identify potential hazards, assess the risks and report potential hazards.
• Grow the safety culture and drive the Day & Ross Key Elements of Safety Program (KES): key areas include; lockout tag out, slip trip and falls, job hazard analysis, WHMIS, TDG, management involvement and support, employee involvement, Failure analysis and feedback.
• Complete KES audits, and Mini Audits across multiple terminals.
• Work with Province of Alberta to maintain COR certification to qualify for Provincial Rebate. 
• Develop safe work practices in accordance with legislated regulations.
• Develop and review safety policies and procedures in accordance with legislated regulations. 
• Provide assistance to managers/supervisors to ensure there is documented training, and all employees are aware of and understand workplace hazards and safety practices.
• Work to assist the terminal/maintenance teams in providing safety training.
• Create internal Day & Ross safety training in accordance with legislated regulations. 
• Assist Federal Labor Officers with investigation/inspections and maintain good relations.
• Enable and assist terminal/maintenance teams to complete the Day & Ross safety orientation of all new employees.
• Assist terminal/maintenance teams to have agency staff receive safety orientation, and verify and document their training. 
• Use the Day & Ross risk assessment process to evaluate high-risk activities within our terminals.
• Provide guidance on Dangerous Goods spills within the terminals.
• Provide assistance and guidance to the Joint Health & Safety Committees.
• Work with terminal/maintenance teams to establish goals based on incident trends to reduce/eliminate recordable and first aid incidents.
• Create key lessons learned to assist the terminal/maintenance teams communicate the corrective actions identified to reduce/eliminate recordable incidents.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans and procedures. Work with Procurement Department and Project Lead for on-site renovation/building projects to assist with contractor orientation, and job hazard analysis.
• Other related duties as required.

 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Designation Preferred.
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial.
• Minimum three (3) years of health and safety experience.
• Advanced effective written and communications skills.
• Computer skills - accuracy, MS products, AS400, web based programs.
• Knowledge related to legal / safe operation of commercial equipment as to local laws and federal compliance standards.
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills.
• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Analytical and problem solving skills, Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies. 
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
• Presentation skills, and working knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond to demands in a calm manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues with drivers, co-workers, etc.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Results focused

 
If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.