New Posting - Calgary Airport Authority

Manager, Occupational Health and Safety
The Calgary Airport Authority  

 - Calgary, AB

Manager, Occupational Health & Safety  STATUS: Permanent Full-Time  What you will do: Are you an individual that thrives finding unique solutions to complex Health & Safety issues? Do you desire an opportunity to be tenacious and enhance our safety programs, recommend practical solutions, and build strong and supportive working relationships? Do you want to be the leader of a health and safety program in an organization that has incorporated safety into their culture at all levels of the organization? The Calgary Airport Authority is an organization of approximately 300 employees where you can put your personal touch on safety. The airport itself has expanded and you will be exposed to a considerable diversity of safety responsibilities and challenges. If you want to work hard, grow professionally, connect with people, create opportunities and make substantive change, this is the role for you.  Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, you will be a part of the HR Leadership team and responsible for overseeing workplace health and safety for the organization.  The primary focus of this role is to: Oversee the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) program which includes: managing the annual Certificate of Recognition audit and identifying opportunities for improvement; managing the Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee; conducting incident investigations and incident / injury trend analysis  Provide leadership and advice to management and employees in developing, reinforcing and promoting proactive initiatives to enhance and build the occupational health and safety component of our corporate culture  Conduct ergonomic assessments for employees as requested and provide recommendations for healthy work sites  Conduct safety orientations for new hires  Oversee and develop mandatory safety training that meets regulatory compliance requirements  Develop an annual safety communications plan that helps to promote a safety culture at YYC  Oversee Workers Compensation Board claims and disability management claims. Liaise with our occupational testing consultants/disability case management consultants to ensure proper support and claims management is occurring  Oversee, develop and manage policies and processes related employee health and safety to ensure regulatory compliance, such as: alcohol and drug policy, and safety sensitive positions/fitness for work evaluations  Oversee and continue to enhance the company’s health and wellness program including the delivery of annual initiatives to support the program  Participate in stakeholder meetings as required, providing safety subject matter expertise  Support the development of business cases to support the organization’s decision processes, including consideration of alternative approaches, analysis of key risks, and development of mitigations where possible  Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and direction to the Financial Planning team. Establish annual performance goals with input from staff. Ensure that qualified and competent individuals are recruited, retained, and developed to their fullest potential  Oversee the administration of the Canadian Airport Information Sharing program  Who we are: We are more than just planes and tarmacs. We are about connections and stories made possible by our work. We are committed to creating an environment where our people are rewarded through meaningful work experiences. Not only do you get to be a part of developing one of Canada’s busiest airports, but you’ll be joining one of Alberta’s Top Employers.  The Calgary Airport Authority is leading an exciting expansion program at YYC worth over two billion dollars. With the recent opening of Canada’s longest runway and the construction of a new international terminal, this is an exciting time to be a part of #YYCCrew.  What you can expect: It’s simple – we invest in our people because they are the backbone of our success. We offer:  Competitive salaries  Attractive benefit, pension and wellness programs  Flexible work schedules  Growth opportunities  Opportunities to give back to the community  A contagious aviation bug – seriously, it’s infectious.  Our Safety Culture: If you are passionate and walk the talk about all things safety, are customer focused, and thrive in a fast paced environment, then you will fit right in with our organizational culture and team. You will work collaboratively and closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the health and safety of our employees at both YYC and Springbank airports. If you have a true passion to promote and lead employee health and safety, and want to make a real difference every day, then you have landed in the right place!  What you will bring: Post-secondary education in safety or similar field: degree, diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety, or similar and/or professional equivalent experience  Experience in occupational health and safety (e.g. ergonomics; industrial hygiene; job safety analysis; hazard identification/control; workplace inspections; accident investigations)  Five or more years’ experience managing a workplace health safety program and/or experience with workplace legislative compliance under federal or provincial codes  CRSP or similar designation in workplace health and safety  Strong written and presentation skills with the ability to write, develop and present training documentation, programs, policies and incident reports  Ability to effectively build relationships and trust with multiple stakeholders through engagement and leadership  Ability to proactively resolve problems and manage conflict / negotiate positively  Role model a high level of professionalism, integrity and ethics  Ability to multi-task and problem solve while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment  High level of initiative and the ability to work under minimal supervision or direction  Must be able to meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position  Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 drivers abstract and be able to obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP)  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)  How to Apply: Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our YYC Crew? Visit our website to apply:  Website: www.yyc.careers  Deadline: February 7, 2018  All applicants are thanked for their interest but only qualified candidates will be contacted.  The Calgary Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer.  Successful candidates will be required to obtain the Restricted Area Identification Card.  Successful candidates for safety sensitive positions will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment to confirm fitness for work.  The Calgary Airport Authority complies with PIPEDA. By forwarding your resume, you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept confidential.