Director, Safety at RPS North America

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Heavy Industrial Manufacturing, SteelIndustries

Requirements

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and/or complementary degree and certifications with associated heavy industrial manufacturing experience
10+ years of progressive management responsibilities
5+ years of demonstrated leadership/managing direct reports experience
Related Professional Certification (e.g. CRSP)
A safety expert, knowledgeable about human performance, cultural transformation, and effective programs to build a strong safety culture
Proven ability to drive improvements in safety culture, safety climate and performance
Strong ability to work with interdepartmental teams at all levels of management to accomplish tasks, building solid working relationships with front line workers, union and management
Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a matrix organization, overseeing project delivery, workload prioritization, performance, and professional development needs
Ability to independently assess the functional performance of a safety management system, develop and assist in the implementation of gap closure plans
Excellent knowledge of Federal, Provincial, health and safety regulations
Demonstrated experience in applying root cause problem solving methods
Experience in budget management
Ability to travel 50%+ (25% of travel will be overnight travel and the rest will be day travel)

Responsibilities

Lead the safety culture transformation by creating, driving and implementing best-in-class programs, practices, solutions, and tools designed to foster a culture of engagement, commitment and visible leadership
Visible field leadership in the facilities connecting and coaching with front line teams and supervision
Provide oversight and direction to a team of direct reports, supporting them in the successful delivery of their safety business plan deliverables and overseeing project delivery, workload prioritization, performance, and professional development needs
Assist in the preparation of Safe Work Business Plans that include site specific safety objectives; monitor the performance of the Safe Work Business Plans, report on KPI targets and provide feedback on corrective actions
Support site-level initiatives to drive safety improvements through collaboration and sharing best practice, learning and benchmarking

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety

CRSP

Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

Safety Leadership

Risk Mitigation

KPI Management

Safety Culture Transformation

Field Leadership

Team Management

Compliance

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

$31.5KTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees