Job Description

Accepting Candidates located in Regina/ Saskatoon/ Winnipeg - One open position.

Role Description

As Kal Tire is continuously improving on a safety journey, we need more expertise in our Health and Safety department. The Advisor, Health & Safety is responsible and accountable for mentoring, guiding, teaching and coaching day-to-day the first level of Operations Managers and their work teams on the Kal Tire Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) requirements. This role will also be responsible for aiding in the identification, development and delivery of corporate-wide safety objectives tied to the overarching corporate goals and critical to successful outcomes, thus reducing overall risk and losses to all team members and the organization.

Responsibilities

Safety Operations

• Mentor, guide, teach and coach first-level operations managers and team members on health and safety management system (HSMS) requirements, responsibilities, and how to fulfill them.
• Assist managers and team members with implementing health and safety management system (HSMS) requirements.
• Visit all locations as prescribed to measure H&S implementation through area of responsibility, including operational controls, risk management, training and competency, emergency response, incident reporting and investigation, communication and records, inspections, targets and objectives, measuring and monitoring.
• Provide and communicate reports and action plans for all site visits to operational leaders and managers.
• Collaborate with first-level operations management and their teams to ensure the H&S focus in their regions remains aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide technical assistance and advice on the control of workplace hazards.
• Make recommendations on H&S issues.
• Assist in the assessment of work processes to identify hazards, assess risks and determine appropriate controls.
• Develop and deliver safety training, including presentations and educational materials.
• Ensure implementation of incident notification and reporting process for their area of responsibility.
• Provide guidance to team members in conducting quality incident investigations, including the identification of root causes and appropriate preventative actions.
• Develop incident and hazard alerts.
• Review injury and incident data to identify trends and recommend improvement strategies.
• Research relevant legislation in the area of responsibility to determine gaps or opportunities for improvement.
• Provide advice and guidance on addressing compliance orders.
• Participate in regular operational meetings and present topics as requested.

Injury & Return to Work Program

• Liaise with & support the Disability Management Team in their efforts, ensuring alignment of messaging & support of injured Team Members in their recovery.
• Guide & support operations in the management of injuries and in understanding their role in the return-to-work program as well as in injury prevention.
• Play a consultative role in communicating, implementing, and maintaining the injury management process.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a full-time safety position.
• A degree or diploma in occupational health and safety from a post-secondary institute and/or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.

• Past or current COR auditor certification is an asset.

• Experience in one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Transport, Manufacturing and Mining is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of provincial safety legislation - fully competent to access, interpret and apply all relevant Act(s) and Regulations and assess and establish compliance
• Intermediate level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills
• Expert knowledge and experience in evaluating regulatory and safety program compliance and overall safety program performance
• Extensive experience in leading incident investigations, performing cause analysis and preparing formal reports of findings and recommendations
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to develop effective relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Able to gain credibility and engage, motivate, and positively influence others.
• Able to explain areas for improvement and offer solutions in a collaborative and respectful way

Special Requirements

• Required to travel within the region 60% of the time (Including overnight travel)

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

Solving our customers\' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It\'s how we roll, and it\'s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we\'ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire\'s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

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