President & CEO - North Bay, Canada - Workplace Safety North

Description

Join us. Make a difference.
At Workplace Safety North, we are dedicated to bringing every worker home safe and healthy. We are seeking a leader who shares our passion for health and safety excellence.


THE COMPANY

Workplace Safety North (WSN) is a not-for-profit health and safety association primarily funded by the provincial government to provide approved health and safety training and services.

We provide industry-specific, and community-based occupational health and safety products, training and consulting services to companies involved in the forestry, mining, smelting, refining, paper, printing and converting sectors.

As a trusted safety advisor, WSN and its legacy organizations have been helping make workplaces safer since 1915.

As part of WSN, Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) provides training and support to mine operators and rescue team members throughout the province to continually improve their skills and knowledge of mine rescue techniques and procedures.

Since its creation in 1929, OMR has established a reputation for excellence in mine-related emergency response.

Headquartered in Northern Ontario, WSN knows the day-to-day realities of Ontario's resource industries through building and sustaining close working relationships that ensure services and information stay relevant.

As one of four health and safety associations operating under the Health & Safety Ontario banner and a recipient of significant transfer payments from the provincial government, WSN is a valued partner in Ontario's health and safety system.

Our vision:
Every worker home safe and healthy.


Our mission:

We are a force for positive action - anticipating and responding to the greatest needs of our clients, and bringing together our partners, members, and diverse communities to build safer, healthier, stronger workplaces.

Our values:
Compassion, integrity, respect, and team spirit shape who we are and how we work.

***Reporting to the WSN Board of Directors (BOD), the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable for providing leadership to execute the strategic, operational, and financial plans of WSN. The President & CEO ensures that the Designated Entity Standards established by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) are met.

The President & CEO leads the organization in developing and implementing its corporate vision, mission, policies, and goals in promoting safe and healthy workplaces in all sectors and communities the organization serves.

Dimensions (annual): Revenue - $18 million; Payroll - $11 million; Salaried Employees - 75


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Chief Executive Officer

• Create a positive company culture through strong, inspirational leadership.
• Responsible to work with the BOD Chairs and BOD Liaison to schedule and organize BOD and Committee meetings and ensure that BOD material is prepared and distributed to BOD members in advance of meetings.
• Regularly report to the BOD, deliver updates on the strategic plan, and gain feedback from the BOD regarding the overall direction of the organization. This includes maintaining open communication with and keeping the BOD informed of significant matters.
• With the Chair, enable the BOD to fulfill its governance function and meet Designated Entity Standards.
• Develop and work with the BOD to finalize, for approval by the BOD, a strategic plan that is consistent with the vision, mission, values, and directions, including consulting with the membership and the BOD.
• Responsible for establishing and reporting to the BOD on KPIs to monitor the organization's performance against established goals that support WSN meeting its operational needs, strategic objectives, and Ministry priorities.
• Recommend WSN's annual operating budget for BOD approval and ensure effective allocation and management of the organization's resources within the approved budget.
• Ensure implementation of plans, policies and programs, as approved by the BOD.
• Maintain a plan for the succession of the CEO and other senior managers.
• Consult with the BOD prior to changes in organizational structure for executive level changes and/or increase or reduction of permanent positions.
• As a leader in health and safety, ensure that WSN has written policies and procedures to safeguard the wellbeing of its staff in compliance with WSN values and applicable legislation.
• Present and gain input from the BOD relating to WSN's bargaining position on material items and establish bargaining parameters, prior to entering collective bargaining.
• Establish and foster a collaborative relationship with the BOD members, the Chief Prevention Officer and the other OHS system leaders to ensure operational alignment while maximizing resources and strengthening prevention outcomes.

President

• Provide direction and leadership for the implementation and achievement of WSN's strategic plan and ensure that it is consistent with W