Health and Safety Manager

Pay Range

$98,300 - $133,000

PL 13

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

About The Role

The Health and Safety Manager at GCF’s Grande Prairie Mill will provide leadership, coordination and technical expertise in the area of health and safety. This position will be responsible for establishing reliable and sustainable methods for improving safety performance, nourishing a culture in which safety is an overriding value in all activities and in which every team member assumes accountability for safety, and assuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Provide leadership and management support of the Health and Safety Teams.
• Mentor and coach employees, aligning with GCF values, to increase employee satisfaction and career development.
• Develop, implement and maintain effective safety systems, programs, and training to support a safe and injury-free work environment through compliance with health and safety legislation and GCF corporate policies.
• Manage safety initiative process and tracking systems, including serious injury prevention, leading indicators tracking program, critical health and safety gap assessment and closure.
• Coordinate health and safety audit programs and corrective actions.
• Support safety incident investigation processes, including leading investigations, investigation reviews and corrective action planning.
• Develop and implement effective safety training programs.
• Provide leadership and coordinate efforts to drive continual improvement of health and safety program effectiveness.
• Provide functional expertise and strategic direction to achieve our vision of an accident free workplace while positively affecting profitability and operational excellence.
• Facilitate safety best practices sharing between departments and the enterprise.
• Oversight of the safety incident analysis process including quality assurance, corrective action tracking and effectiveness audits.
• Demonstrating a personal commitment to safety excellence by providing visible and active leadership in delivering safety results.
• Establishing a high standard of behavior for all employees and managers reinforced through feedback and coaching.
• Engage and empower mill employees to take personal ownership for safety results.
• Supporting established safety teams to accomplish their mission.
• Oversight of the industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs.
• Oversight on response team coordination including staffing and training.
• Oversight of the risk management program and provide.
• Facilitate the inspection, maintenance and availability of the mill fire protection equipment.
  
  

The Skills You Will Bring

• 7+ years of H&S experience in manufacturing or industrial areas
• Working knowledge of OHS regulations; expert knowledge preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or technical certification with significant related experience and exposure to industry requirements.
• CRSP designation is preferred.
• A demonstrated strong propensity to lead based on successful leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a developed competency to influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written.) Must be an effective listener.
• Clear ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
• An ability to manage change and conflict.
• Established skill to execute work based on standards, procedures and systems.
• Process safety management exposure is an asset.
• Customer Focus, Drive for Results, Interpersonal Savvy, Problem Solving, Strategic Agility, Dealing with Ambiguity, Time Management and Organizational Skills
  
  

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Medical & Dental
• Retirement Savings Program
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• On-site Cafeteria
• On-site Nurse
• Strong Safety Culture
  
  

Physical Location of Position:

Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (833) 753-3242.