Seeking an opportunity to stretch your safety skills and partner with operational leaders to move the needle? Looking for a role where your day will never be dull?
SOUTHLAND is seeking a Safety Supervisor to support its Edmonton location. As a key partner and resource to the local operations team and leaders, you'll respond to and investigate safety hazards, near misses and incidents and, most importantly, drive the development and implementation of people and operational safety programs that push the organization toward safety culture and performance excellence.
If you take on this role, you'll need to be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently as a self-starter, effectively prioritize your work, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and bring your safety leadership skills to work every day.
Our workforce demographics are diverse, and your success will be measured by the extent to which you build relationships and influence the workforce at all levels to ensure our people (driving staff, automotive mechanics, and administrative staff) and precious cargo make it Safely Home.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement proactive local safety programs, policies, safe work procedures and initiatives that improve local safety performance and compliance with both internal and external occupational health and safety and transportation safety requirements
Collaborate with safety leadership on safety program objectives and implementing local solutions in conjunction with the operations team
Proactively working with and leading the local safety team to achieve KPI objectives
Assist with safety oversight of the Cold Lake Bus Lines location
Be present in the operation to build relationships with frontline employees, lead small group safety meetings (toolbox talks), support training drills, identify hazards and foster the local safety culture
Conduct investigations of reported hazards, near misses and incidents
Manage collision files in collaboration with the company's adjustors and insurers
Respond on-scene to significant collisions and other safety incidents
Develop and present material at employee safety meetings
Lead the preparation for the annual certificate of recognition (COR) and transportation safety audits
Support the local joint occupational health and safety committee meetings, inspections and other activities
Report and manage workplace injury claims and cases
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
Maintain current and accurate safety records
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Three years in health and safety or transportation safety roles
Experience in school bus operations (preferred) or other experience in the transportation industry
Hands-on experience with tactical safety activities, such as incident investigations, hazard assessments, workplace inspections, joint occupational health and safety committee leadership, ergonomic assessments, etc.
Experience with the certificate of recognition (COR) program and transportation/national safety code audits and compliance
A class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract and a willingness to upgrade to a class 2QS (note, a class 2 license is considered an asset)
A proven ability to establish rapport with a diverse frontline workforce coupled with excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite office and the aptitude to quickly learn other products used by the company
An occupational health and safety certificate or diploma (desired); a safety designation or certification is considered an asset - e.g., CRSP, CRST, CTSP, NCSO, CHSC, etc.
Experience with workers' compensation claims management and return-to-work planning
Remuneration:
$65,000 - $75,000 annually with benefits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company car
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person
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