Health & Safety Manager

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager based in our Grand Forks, BC location to join our leadership team.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

Annual Base Pay Range: $95,000-$105,000

Your future team:

You will become part of the leadership team reporting to the Director of Operations.

Job Purpose & Scope:

At ROCKWOOL, health and safety is a core value. The Health & Safety Manager is the key leader in driving a safety culture at the Grand Forks Facility and knowledge expert for health and safety. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Health & Safety Manager will partner with managers and supervisors to create an environment of a ‘Safety First’ mindset by encouraging best health and safety practices, providing training, leading health and safety meetings, and performing root cause analysis and correction for health and safety issues.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure adherence to regulations on health and safety in the workplace as well as ensuring that the facility remains in full compliance with all provincial and federal regulations as well as ROCKWOOL Health & Safety standards.
• Establish and implement a Health & Safety management system including implementation and conformance to Group standards and guidelines.
• Active management of all work-related claims including modified work programs and return to work programme and planning.
• Perform safety audits, inspections, and evaluations to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that plant operations remain in compliance with new laws and regulations through continuing education, networking, and newsletters issued by the industry or other relevant organizations.
• Responsible for managing the Incident Investigation process in conjunction with plant Operations.  Implement and follow up on all corrective and preventative measures.
• Weekly reporting of Health and Safety Key Performance Figures (KPI’s).
• Co-Chair the site Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Coordination with Group functions and ROCKWOOL North America peers.
• Act as a ROCKWOOL ambassador demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• 5 or more years of professional experience in the Health and Safety field in a manufacturing setting
• Robust understanding of Federal, Provincial, and local regulations associated with Health and Safety
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated skills in effective communication and data accuracy and integrity
• Stakeholder management for local community, neighbours, and organizations

What we offer:

At ROCKWOOL, our culture is one of teamwork, respect and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.  

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included, and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.