Safety Consultant - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatchewan Government Insurance

Saskatchewan Government Insurance

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in.

Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day.

Out of Scope

Multiple Positions - Regina & Saskatoon

Work Location:

This role is eligible for hybrid - this means you'll have the flexibility of working from home and in the office (in Regina or Saskatoon), on a scheduled rotation once probation requirements have been met.

Until then, the successful incumbent will be expected to work on-site, full-time.

Key Accountabilities

Safety Management Programs- Develops, implements and maintains the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Program pursuant to all legislative requirements.- Provides direction and support to management for OH&S regulatory compliance.- Builds and fosters collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to promote a positive safety culture.- Participates on corporate committees to provide perspective on health, safety and emergency management issues (e.g. threat assessment and incident management teams).- Coordinates the Occupational Health Committees at all locations to ensure effectiveness in their roles and responsibilities and regulatory compliance.- Arranges for and coordinates contracts with vendors and/or suppliers for equipment or services required for corporate safety programming. Participates in the corporation's business continuity management program by providing support, training, and review of plans.

Policy Development- Researches, develops and updates corporate policies and procedures related to health, safety and emergency management.- Participates in the development, review and measurement of work plans and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies.- Researches and reviews OH&S standards and best practices, keeps abreast of changes to acts and regulations and recommends new and innovative safety initiatives.

Compliance Audits, Investigations and Reporting- Conducts on-site audit inspections of work locations throughout the province to ensure compliance to federal legislation, provincial legislation and corporate standards- Works with OH&S committees to ensure annual follow-up and compliance audits are completed.- Prepares the corporation for the audit process every three years.- Ensures proper tracking of data and documentation of all aspects of the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Program.- Investigates all incidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences and injuries and coordinates corrective actions with internal and external partners.- Manages the inspection and investigation processes for determining root causes and corrective actions required to support prevention practices.- Develops and maintains a job safety analysis process and risk assessments procedures for all corporate work activities.- Compiles, analyzes and prepares data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports and statistics.

Safety Education and Training- Develops and facilitates training and employee orientation sessions, workshops, and information sessions to provide management and employees with the information necessary to prevent occupational incidents and/or injuries and implement corporate safety programs- Ensures managers, employees and contractors are aware of and are in compliance with their responsibilities under all existing legislation and corporate standards.- Develops and implements table-top training exercises that focus on emergency response and safety practices.

Leadership- Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce.- Participates in divisional succession plans, ensuring ongoing professional and career development and supports development in others.- Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies.- Is actively committed to leadership development across the company, supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring, training and developmental opportunities.

Corporate Management- Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate, strategic and divisional strategies.- Manages risk in area of authority.- Ensures that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility.

Education and Experience- A four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Health or Business.- A Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.- A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation would be an asset.- A Designation in Business Continuity would be an asset.- Five years experience with increasing responsibility in health, safety and emergency management.- A valid driver's licence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of The Saskatchewan Employment Act, The Workers' Compensation Act, The Saskatchew