ENTERPRISE SAFETY ADVISOR

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Lead the development of Occupational Safety & Health policies, procedures, and rules with input from Field Safety Advisors, Workplace Safety and Health Committees, Management, and employees. 
• Provide expertise by participating in or leading multi-disciplinary and cross business unit teams/committees as required.
• Maintain expert knowledge of legislation with respect to Occupational Safety and Health to interpret and provide advice regarding legislated requirements to Field Safety Advisors, Workplace Safety and Health Committees, Management, and employees.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of new and existing workplace safety programs.
• Subject matter contact for the Safety Management System.
• Develop safety policies, rules and standards and programs based on provincial and federal regulations and standards.
• Lead High Risk incident investigations using established investigative techniques and processes.
• Provide on-call support after hours for the incident reporting line as scheduled.
• Develop safety policies, rules and standards, and programs based on provincial and federal regulations and standards and prepare administrative and procedural directives related to workplace safety issues. This includes conducting analysis and research, development of reports and preparation of briefing notes and effectively communicating same on a corporate scale.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to Field Safety Advisors, Workplace Safety & Health Committees to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities including assessments, inspections, and investigations of Occupational Safety issues.
• Provide Occupational Safety and Health training to Field Safety Officers, Workplace Safety & Health Committees, managers, and employees as required.

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus a Manitoba Hydro Trades Certificate or equivalent as determined by Manitoba Hydro with seven years' experience, of which five years must be related to safety, and a Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
  OR
• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Occupational Safety & Health) plus five years of related safety experience.
• Standing as a CRSP by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals would be considered an asset.
• Possess a working knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, codes of practice and guidelines relating to Occupational Safety & Health.
• Demonstrated abilities in collecting and analyzing data to prepare clear and concise technical reports including strategic recommendations for safety improvements.
• Demonstrated abilities in preparing, delivering, and facilitating effective presentations, workshops and seminars.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative to effect improvements in corporate programs for protecting the occupational health and safety of employees, the public and the environment.
• Possess well developed computer skills, as working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, standards, and Corporate Employee Safety and Health rules.
• Prepared to travel extensively and possess a valid Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.

• Depending on operational requirements, a headquarter zone and work location other than 360 Portage, Winnipeg, may be considered.
• May be required to work at other locations within the province by air, land, water, and where transportation between these sites may be by small aircraft.