Health & Safety Manager 

DLH Group (Maxim Truck & Trailer; Arne’s Welding, Summit Trailer, Trout River Industries)

1860 Brookside Blvd

Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E6

DLH Group of companies is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Health & Safety (H&S) Manager. The successful candidate will provide Health & Safety leadership and guidance to all DLH group employees and subsidiary companies. This will include providing guidance to Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinators within subsidiary companies, managing workplace training, workplace incidents and Worker’s Compensation claims to promote  well-being of employees in the workplace, avoid exposure to risk and reduce costs related to workplace injuries/ or non-compliance fines and penalties.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, review and maintaining DLH Group Corporate H&S Policies to ensure compliance with various legislative requirements. Provide advice to various parties on development of H&S procedures. Participates in various corporate committees as required.
• Designs and coordinates H&S training while maintaining the applicable budget.
• Reviews incident reports; investigates incidents with supervisors to determine root cause and develop/ follow up on prevention plans. Attends tribunals, courts or hearings relating to DLH Group H&S as needed.
• Processes Worker’s Compensation claims; liaises with Worker’s Compensation representatives.
• Sources appropriate and cost effective H&S equipment, tools or devices; coordinates ergonomic assessments
• Provides monthly statistical analysis of workplace incidents and safety performance. Maintains detailed expenditure records, regularly audits the performance of all departments’ adherence to H&S legislation and application regulations. Seeks creative recommendations to improve safety performance, cost savings and program expenditures.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety 
• Completion of or actively pursuing safety professional CHSC, CRSP or CRST designation
• 3 to 5 years of developing and coordinating health & safety programs, developing and delivering related training, and conducting incident investigations in a multi-branch, mid-sized company
• Interpreting and working with interprovincial health and safety legislation, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and related regulations
• Worker’s compensation claims management, accident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis
• Awareness of current and emerging occupation health and safety issues including risk assessment, ergonomic design, protective equipment and clothing, working at heights, energy control, and hearing conservation
• Health & Safety responsibilities in a dealership or industrial environment preferred
• Previous experience working in a union environment preferred
• Easily builds rapport and relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including public agencies and government
• Achieves buy-in and gains the trust and respect of all staff using a tactful, collaborative leadership style
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and remain organized
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Shows attention to detail
• Effectively creates and manages change
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Ability to work with minimum direction and supervision
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records
• Familiarity with LMS Software (Adobe Captivate®, Articulate Storyline®) an asset
• Ability to speak French an asset

We Offer:

• A competitive hourly wage
• Group benefits including health, dental, vision and RRSP plan with company match
• Educational assistance program
• Employee referral bonuses
• Opportunities for advancement
• Strong team environment
• Support of a national company
• Free parking
• ….and more!

More About Us:

We provide quality transportation equipment, parts, and service to our customers.  Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a full service truck and trailer equipment dealer with 17 locations from Vancouver to Montreal.  We are proud to be a Canadian company with over 500 employees in business for 40 years.

Why not be a part of the Maxim team? Apply today!

To apply, visit our website at www.maximinc.com/jobs