Safety Environmental Manager

Weyerhaeuser Drayton Valley is looking for a candidate with a strong Safety/Environmental background and will be reporting to the Unit Manager.  This position will help to provide leadership excellence, understanding and driving safety goals.

Background:

At Weyerhaeuser our most valued resources aren’t just the trees and timberlands we oversee, we are a leader in the world’s structural frame market with innovative products, systems and services for use in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications.  We are looking for people who can contribute, grow, think and create.  We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards innovation.  Our associates are the real reason we have been in business for over 100 years.  Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world.

Description

The Drayton Valley Lumber operations has an immediate opening for a Safety/ Environmental Manager. The combined responsibilities will be as follows:

Key Functions:

  • Provide full time health and safety support to the site and ensure that all practices are in compliance with corporate and regulatory agency requirements.
  • Build a positive working relationship with all regulatory agencies.
  • Set safety objectives and targets to ensure that goals are achieved.
  • Provide leadership, coordination and technical expertise in the areas of environment, health and safety and support the site in training and developmental requirements.
  • Conduct incident investigation on all work related safety and environmental incidents.
  • Oversee WCB claims in partnership with Human Resources.
  • Responsible for coordinating internal and external audits that support the Health and Safety exchange.
  • Ensure accurate and timely implementation of facility safety and environmental plans, procedures and reporting.
  • Support and/or lead safety and environmental compliance audits at the facility.
  • Maintain environmental compliance in accordance to the provincial code of practice for sawmill plants.
  • Continually improve environmental and incident prevention programs and techniques.
  • Role model all standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, & creating a positive inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with minimum 6 years related experience OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 4 years related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or higher with minimum 1 year related experience
  • Passion for safety as demonstrated by a strong commitment to associate safety
  • Understands safety compliance auditing process and ability to complete an internal audit/review
  • Technical expertise in safety to include regulatory requirements, OSHA record keeping, workers compensation, and industrial hygiene regulations
  • Experience in Safety Incident Investigations
  • Knowledge of chemical and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) systems management
  • Ability to develop and effectively deliver safety training
  • Project management skills to include the ability to develop and implement safety processes
  • Strong, engaging, people-centered leadership style
  • Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of health & safety programs
  • High level of integrity, strong work ethic, good judgment and problem solving skills

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental or Occupational Safety
  • Knowledge of site operation processes
  • Safety & industrial hygiene certification and/or training

Wood Products

Serving the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, our Wood Products businesses manufacture a wide range of structural framing materials and provides seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. These teams move fast, work smart and never stop pushing to be and stay number one in the industry.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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