Manage the Loblaw Real Estate (LRE) and Loblaw Energy and Facilities (LEaF) Health & Safety Programs across Canada, while influencing a safety-oriented approach to your work. As the Senior Manager Construction Health and Safety, you will be responsible for overseeing Contractor management, Construction safety and Refrigeration safety (installation/ repair/ maintenance).
Job Responsibility:
Ensure consistent application of the national Contractor Health and Safety Management System (CHSMS) across the Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart Business
Managing the third-party health and safety accreditation program for contractors and ensuring this process is embedded in all Construction Tenders
Pre-Construction Safety Kick-offs on all capital projects
Monitoring Contractors on project sites and ensure periodic health and safety inspections are carried out and addressed accordingly
Effectively communicating with contractors, LRE representatives and applicable governing bodies
Ensuring that areas of concern and/or liability are promptly brought to the attention of LRE Senior Management
Prepare reports to the Sr. Director Health and Safety and LRE’s Senior Management team
Update and maintain policies & procedures, ensuring legislative amendments are incorporated and effectively communicated
Review and revise standard Construction Contracts, Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, and Tender Documents to manage risks and potential liabilities
Provide direction and support for entire Safety Management System
Responsible for the development, implementation, and sustainment of occupational health and safety programs, standards, and training initiatives
Ensure compliance with provincial legislation and federal regulations
Conduct or participate in area assessments, inspections, observations, reviews, data analysis and assist in the completion of corrective actions
Support and reinforce incident management process
Review and revise Third-Party Master Service Agreements to reflect the required insurance requirements, prequalification process, and occupational health and safety language
Provide applicable training to the LRE Store Development and Construction team and LEaF Operational teams
Develop and implement training courses/seminars as needed
Facilitate area-specific training on workplace safety measures
Maintain training records
Experience Requirements:
NCSO or CRSP designation preferred
Minimum 5+ years of health & safety experience within the construction industry is preferred
Comprehensive understanding and interpretation of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation across Canada
Ability to manage inherent risks with being an Owner in Construction Projects
Grocery retail, distribution/ warehouse, and refrigeration experience is a definite asset
Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, issue resolution, negotiation, and customer relationship management
Experienced in developing and maintaining positive supportive relationships with various levels of operational stakeholders
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail