Manager, Health & Safety in Edmonton, Alberta at Kleysen Group Ltd.

Kleysen Group has been in business since 1928 and what started as an over the road transportation company has now grown and diversified to offer its customers transportation solutions, combining rail, transloading liquids & bulk commodities, logistics, inventory, and transportation project management. Kleysen is a subsidiary of Mullen Group, a publicly traded company, that is recognized as one of the leading suppliers of trucking and logistics services in Canada providing a wide range of service offerings including less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics, transload, oversized and specialized hauling transportation.

Kleysen is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to facilitate and collaborate as part of the leadership team our Yard, Trucking & Rail safety programs in Alberta. The position will be based in Edmonton and supervise a team of safety professionals in Calgary & in Edmonton.

In this role, you will identify, develop, and implement Health & Safety programs that increase health and safety in Alberta operations by maximizing compliance with industry standards and government regulations, and working closely with our Safety team in Winnipeg to create a Kleysen Safety 1st culture in all our locations. This role reports to the Director, Health, Safety, & Driver Services in Winnipeg.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of rail, liquid handling & transloading with a solution orientated and hands on approach in working alongside the Operations team & the Business Unit Leader in:

• Creating effective safe workplace procedures & best practices.
• Leading development of safety systems, policies & training & competency assessments.
• Conducting & overseeing safety inspections, audits, etc.
• Leading and/or overseeing hazard analysis, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Collaborating with Operations management in developing and implementing safety policies and programs.
• Supporting disability & return to work programs.
• Identifying opportunities to support & enhance Safety 1st culture.
• Communicating & reporting on safety metrics to leadership & employees.

This role will offer you:

• A leadership role in a hands-on fast paced operations environment.
• An opportunity to impact & affect the health & safety programs.
• Work with a committed team of health & safety professionals.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive Benefits, Pension & Profit Share Program.
• Company vehicle & cell phone for after-hours support.

Qualifications:

• Progressive health, safety experience within the liquid handling & product transloading and/or transportation industry.[TS1]
• Post-secondary education in health, safety, and environmental management. CRSP designation is a definite asset.
• Proven experience developing and leading safety and health programs, including procedures, training, audits, and inspections.
• Working knowledge of federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Confident communication, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.

All qualified candidates can submit a cover letter, stating salary expectations, with a resume to hr@kleysen.com. We will be recruiting for this role as resumes are received.