
Director, Safety
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Lead the safety culture transformation by creating, driving and implementing best-in-class programs, practices, solutions, and tools designed to foster a culture of engagement, commitment and visible leadership
- Visible field leadership in the facilities connecting and coaching with front line teams and supervision. Provide oversight and direction to a team of direct reports, supporting them in the successful delivery of their safety business plan deliverables and overseeing project delivery, workload prioritization, performance, and professional development needs
- Assist in the preparation of Safe Work Business Plans that include site specific safety objectives; monitor the performance of the Safe Work Business Plans, report on KPI targets and provide feedback on corrective actions
- Support site-level initiatives to drive safety improvements through collaboration and sharing best practice, learning and benchmarking
- Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and/or complementary degree and certifications with associated heavy industrial manufacturing experience
- 10+ years of progressive management responsibilities
- 5+ years of demonstrated leadership/managing direct reports experience is required
- Related Professional Certification (e.g. CRSP)
- A safety expert, knowledgeable about human performance, cultural transformation, and effective programs to build a strong safety culture
- Proven ability to drive improvements in safety culture, safety climate and performance
- Strong ability to work with interdepartmental teams at all levels of management to accomplish tasks, building solid working relationships with front line workers, union and management
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a matrix organization, overseeing project delivery, workload prioritization, performance, and professional development needs
- Ability to independently assess the functional performance of a safety management system, develop and assist in the implementation of gap closure plans
- Excellent knowledge of Federal, Provincial, health and safety regulations
- Demonstrated experience in applying root cause problem solving methods.
- Experience in budget management
- Ability to travel 50%+ (25% of travel will be overnight travel and the rest will be day travel)
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
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