Who are we?

Join Centra, a 100% Employee Owned company with a strong safety culture! We take pride in owning our actions and promises, and safety is at the heart of everything we do. With 39 years of experience, we are experts in manufacturing our own windows in state-of-the-art facilities located in British Columbia and Alberta. From single-family homes to large multi-family restorations, our job sites span across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Interior, and Calgary. At Centra, we empower our team to take ownership of safety, provide specialized training, and continuously improve our practices. Join us in our commitment to safety and become a part of a company that puts its employees' well-being first. OWN IT with Centra!

The Position:

As the Health & Safety Manager at Centra, you will play a critical role in fostering a robust and proactive safety culture throughout our locations in British Columbia and Alberta. Your primary focus will be to lead and develop comprehensive safety programs and practices, instilling a shared commitment to safety excellence at all levels of the organization. Collaborating closely with Operations leaders, you will champion the implementation of safety initiatives, oversee a team of safety officers, and provide continuous education to ensure Centra stays ahead of legislative changes and industry best practices.

Your unwavering dedication to safety will drive our efforts to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance, forge strong partnerships, and nurture a culture of continuous safety improvement. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding the well-being of our employees, creating a secure work environment across diverse construction sites and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

Core Accountabilities:

• Devise and execute safety communication strategies for effective information sharing across the organization.
• Organize routine safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions to reinforce safe practices and address concerns.
• Create and manage safety metrics and indicators to monitor performance, delivering regular reports to leadership.
• Design and provide targeted safety training for high-risk tasks, including heights, confined spaces, and heavy equipment operation.
• Assess the training programs through evaluations and feedback, making improvements for better results.
• Manage safety certifications and licenses for job roles to meet regulatory standards.
• Keep updated on the latest training methods and technologies to enhance safety training delivery.
• Create and conduct targeted safety training for high-risk tasks like working at heights, confined spaces, and heavy equipment operation.
• Assess training effectiveness through evaluations, practical tests, and feedback, making improvements as needed for better results.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety certifications and licenses for specific job roles to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on the latest training methods, technologies, and resources to continuously enhance safety training delivery.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections across construction sites and manufacturing facilities, identifying potential hazards, non-compliance, and areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to safety officers, conducting regular meetings, sharing best practices, and fostering their professional development to create a team of safety partners.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking an ideal candidate who brings valuable experience in the construction industry and possesses a genuine passion for safety, teaching, and training. At Centra, we believe in fostering a safety culture that goes beyond enforcement – we aim to inspire and empower our team members to take ownership of safety. We need someone who can not only lead by example but also connect with others, gaining their buy-in and support for creating the safest job sites. If you have a strong commitment to safety and the ability to effectively impart your knowledge and expertise to others, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the well-being of our employees and projects.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Safety Manager in the construction industry
• NCSO designation an asset
• Passionate about education & training
• Specialty training and certifications are highly valued
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Ability to travel to other Centra locations in BC and Alberta as needed

Looking to elevate your career with an Award-Winning Company?

Join our team and be part of our success story! Our company has been recognized with the National Award for “Best Managed Companies” in 2022, Canada’s leading business awards program that celebrates excellence in Canadian-owned companies. We are proud to be among the best and to have received this prestigious designation. In addition, we have also won the National WaterStone Award for “Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture”, acknowledging our commitment to fostering a high-performance corporate culture that drives our competitive edge. Come join our team and be a part of our winning culture!

Check us out:

Don’t forget to visit us on our website at centra.ca, Facebook under Centra Windows, and Instagram @Centrawindows to find out more about who we are. We want to know what you think and if we’re the right fit for you.