Health & Safety Manager

Hansen's Group of Companies is a proud Canadian company with over 45 years in the business of Automotive Transportation, Warehousing, and Facility Management.  We are currently hiring for a Health and Safety Manager  to join our team based at Head Office in Scarborough, Ontario.

Hansen's is committed to creating and maitaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to an accessible interview site, ASL interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment process please let us know. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including indigenous peoples, women, members of racialized groups, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview shall be contacted.

Excellent benefits package available to Full Time employee’s after completing probationary period and opportunity for advancement. Join us!

• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability)
• Company matched RRSP
• Wellness Program
• Profit Share Program
• 5 Paid Personal Days
• Salary Range: $90 - $120K

The Health and Safety Manager, reports to the COO/CFO for Canada and USA.  This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Canadian Federal health & safety legislation under the Canada Labor Code Part II, Provincial Occupational Health & Safety Acts, and Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA). The position with execute health and safety programs that promote a culture of safety, to reduce risks, and ensure regulatory compliance through an effective level of work ethics, professionalism, and commitment. 

Key Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Results Driven
• Teamwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive employee engagement across HGC towards maintaining a safety culture.
• Engage with Leadership on Safety Audits, Workplace Inspections to establish adequate action plans and resolutions.
• Manage the certification of JHSC / H&S committees, provide timely guidance, support and resources for corrective actions as required.
• Adapt applicable Health & Safety legislation into policies and procedures, SOP’s within the Health & Safety Management Program to ensure compliance within required timeframes.
• Develop communications for various H&S initiatives and new changes.
• Review H&S Training Programs for updates and deliver training as needed.
• Manage the Safety Management System “PHS” and provide management reports in support of continuous monitoring.
• Monitor and inspect work sites to ensure hazard controls are implemented.
• Maintain HGC Safety Compliance Training Programs and provide reporting to Leadership.
• Develop / Update SOP’s or Training Resources for Operations and provide technical guidance as required.
• Conduct workplace harassment & violence investigations and prepare comprehensive reports for review and corrective actions.  Engage with external resources as required.
• Prepare and analyze employee data reports and submit Annual Compliance Reporting (Federal Employer's Annual Hazardous Occurrence Report (EAHOR) and Employer's Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report (EAHVOR).
• Provide various multi-source reports (Truck Right, Citation) required for compliance maintenance with ISN-CA and ISN-USA (Compliance Training, Analysis, Vendor requests, etc.)
• Prepare the Annual OSHA Form 300, 300A and 301 for filing and distribute to HAI-USA for posting.
• Monitor and track HGC employee workplace injuries/accidents using PHS, maintain user database and resolve PHS services issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely Workplace Injury Logs and validate  prior to release of Monthly Injury Reporting.
• Oversee employee incidents/accidents for WCB / WSIB / CNESST and US workplace injury Reporting and Return to Work Programs.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other relevant applications.
• Ability to create quality documentation and communications.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage employee data, identify gaps and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to abide by Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Confidentiality and maintain privacy of employee information.

Education and Experience:

• University or College degree/diploma or equivalent experience in the Health and Safety field.
• Safety Certification Training.
• Minimum 5 years recent of relevant experience in Health & Safety leadership, preferably in the transportation & logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part II, Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, Minnesota OSHA and U.S. OSHA standards.
• Certified safety professional designation (e.g., CRSP, CHSC, CSP, or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating safety training across multiple locations.

Work Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel (20%) to company locations.

Hansen's is extremely proud of our dedicated diverse workforce and has centered its culture on the pillar of Respect.

Applications must be submitted directly to company link:  https://lhf.truckright.com/careers/position/detail/385

Artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools are not used in the screening or selection process for this position. All applications are reviewed by qualified hiring personnel.