National Manager, Health & Safety

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Job Overview:

Manage the Loblaw Energy and Facilities (LEaF) Health and Safety Management system and program across Canada, while influencing a safety-oriented approach to your work. As the National Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our employees and maintaining compliance with all regional safety regulations. You will work directly with the Senior Construction Health and Safety Manager, our regional branches, business partners, employees, and vendors, working individually and as a part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and support for entire Safety Management System, including involvement in field activities such as rollouts, training programs, and operationalization.

• Assist area/regional directors and safety representatives in execution of their roles.
• Act as the principal contributor in the development, implementation, and sustainment of occupational health and safety programs, standards, and training initiatives.
• Support operational leadership by reaffirming safety standards and overseeing work execution management through systematic assurance of activities and participation in corrective action plans.
• Assist with health and safety matters to ensure compliance with provincial legislation, as well as federal regulations driven by internal and third-party audits, inspections, and investigations.

• Conduct or participate in area assessments, inspections, observations, reviews, data analysis and assist in the completion of corrective actions as required.

• Support and reinforce incident management process including reporting, investigation, committee reviews, monitoring corrective actions and lessons learned communication.
• Input into training courses and facilitate area-specific training on workplace safety measures when needed.
• Provide support to the Store Development and Construction Division of Loblaw Real Estate (LRE) as required to promote cohesive cross-functional health and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen and leverage corporate and industry best practices.

Proven Ability to:

• Be innovative, tactical, initiate and manage change.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and influence without authority.
• Facilitate, solve problems, make decisions, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for safety excellence.
• Maintain a strong commitment to ethics and integrity.

Professional Competencies:

• NCSO or CRSP designation.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible health & safety experience within the construction industry is preferred. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Comprehensive understanding and interpretation of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation across Canada, with an in-depth knowledge of Construction.
• Proven project management, coordination, interpersonal, communication, writing, computer, as well as data/analytical skills.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining positive supportive relationships with various levels of operational stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Travel required 10-20%.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.