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, imp