Job Description

We know what it means to put the customer first--our business is built upon a tradition of exceptional, individualized customer service. Our employees experience the excitement and satisfaction that comes from working for a successful, expanding company where every team member makes a difference and where initiative and hard work are valued and rewarded. We are confident that if you choose to work at ROBINSON, you will be taking your first steps towards a challenging, profitable, and satisfying career.



Reporting to the Vice President, People, The Manager, Safety & Wellness is accountable for developing, leading, and administering ROBINSON's safety and wellness programs. This role involves developing workplace health and safety policies, processes and procedures aligned with provincial standards across western Canada, as well as developing innovative wellness solutions to support injury prevention and monitoring. The successful candidate will bring a professional polish to programs while also demonstrating the ability to roll up their sleeves and develop a trusting connection with our teams- whether it's leading a session on safe lifting, completing an audit, or designing a wellness program. If you are looking for a challenging, diverse, and fun role (travel included!), we'd love to hear from you.

What you will do:

Promote a comprehensive, cohesive and impactful safety and wellness culture Act as the health & safety subject matter expert, provide accurate and reliable health and safety advice and support to our people leaders and team members Stay up to date on provincial legislation and ensure safety compliance throughout the company Research and recommend creative and innovative approaches to accident/injury prevention, education and overall safety culture Identify and implement new or modified safety practices, including policies, procedures, hazard analysis, and training Collaborate with HR, training, facilities and operations to improve safety practices and culture Oversee local/branch workplace health & safety committees and audit programs In collaboration with people leaders and HR Business Partners, facilitate return to work and/or modified duties programs Track and analyze accident and injury data, providing regular reporting to senior leadership Maintain accurate safety training records and ensure employee training is kept up to date Identify, coordinate and/or deliver safety training (WHMIS, fall protection, personal protection equipment, forklift training, CPR etc.) Lead injury and incident investigations, working with people leaders to review findings and develop hazard prevention & corrective action plans

About you:

At least five years as a senior professional or manager in a health and safety capacity Post secondary degree or diploma in a related field; Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is an asset A professional presence with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Experience developing and implementing safety programs across multiple locations Passion for wellness and the role it plays in promoting a safe workplace culture Demonstrated experience conducting analysis, formulating recommendations and facilitating implementation Ability to establish and leverage positive relationships with key stakeholders Effective communicator, including the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations and training Ability to travel across Canada Have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle to travel between locations

Family-owned ROBINSON is a leading Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, and lighting products. Today, the company serves customers in the construction industry and retail home improvement markets through a network of 34 distribution warehouses and showrooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. ROBINSON's reputation as a growing company with a customer-service oriented culture continues to attract and retain top quality people and has earned it?Platinum?status among?Canada's Best Managed Companies.?ROBINSON is committed to a diverse,?inclusive,?and respectful workplace. We strive to foster an environment that?values?our?differences and?believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.



ROBINSON values your experience and recognizes the contributions you make to the success of our business. Your starting pay will be based on the skills and experience you bring to the role. In BC, employees in this position can expect to earn $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with opportunities to earn more as you grow and develop with us. Your salary will be supplemented with monthly bonus opportunities, annual profit share, wellness days, RRSP program and a generous benefits package.



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