Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Matix Lumber Inc. is a family and locally owned and operated professional building supply centre that provides for all of your building needs. We are a building supply and project centre providing project providing contractors and do-it yourself builders with the tools, materials, design, and construction services to support projects of any scale.

Matix Lumber services all sectors of the building industry and offer a comprehensive selection of quality lumber and building materials manufactured by North America’s leading producers. We provide contractors, avid builders DIYers, and community leaders the tools, construction service, and design expertise to support residential and commercial projects – from start to finish.

We believe in building collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with everyone we work with and have been able to achieve this through our industry experience, sound project execution, and visionary thinking.

We are looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager who will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of health and safety programs within our group of companies located across our Manitoba and Saskatchewan operations. This role is accountable for safety strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement, working with leadership and site teams to build a safe and healthy work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Oversee regular inspections and audits, prioritize identified hazards, and hold operational leaders accountable for timely corrective actions.
• Lead safety training planning and delivery with managers and supervisors, including new hire orientation, job-specific training, and refresher courses, and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Provide advice and coaching to managers, supervisors, and employees on hazard identification, incident reporting, and emergency response procedures.
• Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses, identify root causes, and oversee corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee accurate safety records, reporting systems, and documentation to support compliance, audits, and operational decision-making.
• Monitor health and safety legislation and industry best practices, advise leadership on changes, and lead required program updates.
• Oversee occupational hygiene assessments, including air quality and noise monitoring, and work with qualified specialists and operational leaders to address exposure risks.
• Lead risk assessments and establish risk mitigation priorities with operational leaders, including documented hazard assessments for new and existing equipment.
• Provide leadership and support to health and safety committees, ensuring meetings, minutes, and action tracking are maintained and concerns are resolved.
• Lead the development, implementation, and testing of emergency response plans, including fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs in collaboration with Human Resources and operational leaders.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, insurance providers, and external safety partners, and coordinate inspections and compliance responses.
• Drive continuous improvement through safety audits, performance reviews, and action plans for facilities, equipment, and work processes.
• Establish safety objectives and performance indicators, report results and trends to leadership, and recommend priorities, resources, and budget requirements.
• Travel to sites to oversee safety investigations and inspections, review procedures, and strengthen a proactive safety culture.
• Support applicable environmental compliance activities with operational leaders, including maintaining records and compiling information for company reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (considered an asset), or a completed certificate/diploma in a safety program.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., CRSP, CSP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive health and safety experience, including demonstrated leadership of safety programs, preferably in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution.
• Experience with COR and/or Made Safe Certification programs.
• Proficient in using health and safety management software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to advise senior management, coach operational leaders, and communicate safety expectations at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Proven experience in conducting incident investigations and developing corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage safety priorities, resources, and initiatives across multiple sites.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence operational decisions, and build accountability for safety performance.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training for diverse audiences and interpret and communicate safety performance data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to travel to sites.

Our employees enjoy a full range of health benefits and other Company perks including benefits, store and material discounts, tuition reimbursement and much more.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with the Matix Group of Companies, apply today with your resume.

The Matix Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. The Matix Group provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to: race/ethnicity, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact hrcareers@matixlumber.com.

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.