This position, based in Bedford, NS, is responsible for providing safety leadership to management and employees through effective communication and guidance. To drive success, the Safety Manager will educate the workforce, ensuring a reduction in the number of workplace accidents. The ideal candidate must be able to brief employees on the day-to-day risks of the job, conduct orientations and discuss hazards and preventative measures with supervisors and management. The Safety Manager must invest time to understand the operations and type of work conducted. To ensure success, this position will effectively work with operations to continue to build a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee safety orientations and arranging additional training as necessary
• Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Lead and assist a team of Safety Coordinators in Nova Scotia
• Conduct health & safe...