PMC Energy was founded in 2008 with a mission to save energy for customers through energy-efficient HVAC equipment, modern open control systems and control strategies that improve building performance and minimize energy use. PMC is built around a multi-trade technical and engineering team including electricians, building automation technicians, HVAC journeymen, G1 gas technicians, mechanical engineers and others.
POSITION
PMC is seeking a dynamic and proactive Safety Manager to champion safety initiatives, oversee fleet operations, and support employee engagement across facilities and field operations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Core Safety Responsibilities
- Coordinate PMC's safety program across service, construction, and office operations.
- Complete regular field safety visits and documented jobsite inspections across PMC locations and projects.
- Build relationships with technicians and supervisors so safety concerns are identified early and employees are comfortable reporting hazards and near misses.
- Coach employees in the field on practical hazard controls, PPE, safe work practices and proper completion of field-level hazard assessments.
- Verify FLHAs are completed before work begins and reflect actual hazards and controls.
- Coordinate and help facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings and company-wide safety campaigns.
- Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee, including meeting preparation, documentation, recommendations and follow-up.
- Receive and review incident, injury, property-damage and near-miss reports.
- Assist management with incident and near-miss investigations using a non-blaming, root-cause approach.
- Track corrective actions to completion and verify controls are effective.
- Maintain the safety dashboard and report on incidents, near misses, inspections, FLHAs, training, leading indicators and overdue corrective actions.
- Analyze safety information for recurring hazards, weak signals, regional differences and areas requiring additional controls or training.
- Maintain and organize PMC's Safety Hub, including policies, safe work practices, job procedures, SDS information, forms and employee safety records.
- Coordinate required safety training, certification renewals and employee learning paths through PMC Academy.
- Monitor safety orientations and required courses and follow up on overdue items.
- Coordinate new-employee and site-specific safety orientations.
- Develop/administer subcontractor prequalification and onsite orientation, including workers' compensation coverage, training and required documentation.
- Assist with internal/external safety audits, customer prequalification requests and audit recommendations.
- Participate in development and improvement of policies, SOPs, forms and field-friendly safety processes.
- Help management communicate safety expectations consistently without unnecessary paperwork.
- Promote positive safety recognition for hazard identification, near-miss reporting and proactive participation.
- Provide managers with coaching and documentation support when repeated safety expectations are not followed.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness, first-aid resources, inspections and drills where applicable.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding employee medical, injury and investigation information.
Fleet and Driver-Safety Responsibilities
- Coordinate vehicle fleet records, assignments and day-to-day administrative needs.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs, tire changes, breakdowns, recalls and vehicle downtime with approved vendors.
- Monitor vehicle condition and appearance through scheduled inspections and photographs.
- Monitor driver-safety information including speeding, harsh driving, collisions and repeated vehicle-inspection deficiencies.
- Follow up with employees/managers on unsafe driving trends fairly and consistently.
- Coordinate vehicle incident reporting, insurance information and post-collision follow-up.
Employee Engagement and Field Support
- Bring occasional coffee, snacks or small recognition items to field teams as part of planned engagement visits.
- Recognize good work, safe behaviours, customer service and employees supporting teammates.
- Gather employee feedback about safety processes, tools, vehicles, training, morale and operational obstacles.
- Escalate material concerns to the appropriate manager while respecting confidentiality.
- Help coordinate field appreciation activities, safety contests, seasonal events and employee-recognition initiatives.
- Support company communications, newsletters and safety/culture campaigns.
- Help ensure remote and regional employees feel included.
- Assist with onboarding check-ins for new field employees during their first several weeks.
- Identify practical improvements that make technicians' work safer, easier and more efficient.
Qualifications and Experience
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation preferred.
- Occupational Health and Safety certificate/diploma or equivalent education/practical safety experience is an asset.
- 3-5 years of occupational health and safety experience, preferably in construction, mechanical contracting, industrial service or another field-based environment.
- Experience supporting a COR-certified organization, safety audits and practical safety-management systems.
- Experience conducting field inspections, reviewing hazard assessments, investigating incidents/near misses and tracking corrective actions.
- Working knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements in the Maritime provinces; multi-provincial experience is an asset.
- Strong ability to build trust with technicians, supervisors and managers and coach employees in a practical, respectful, field-oriented manner.
- Experience coordinating safety training, certification renewals, orientations and employee safety records.
- Familiarity with fleet administration, driver-safety monitoring or commercial vehicle programs is an asset.
- Strong organizational, documentation, analytical and communication skills.
- Comfortable with Microsoft 365, dashboards, learning-management systems and electronic safety-management tools.
- Valid driver's licence, acceptable driving record and willingness to travel regularly throughout Atlantic Canada.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it shortly after hire.
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Additional Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience: Occupational Health & Safety — 3 years required
We understand how to reduce energy consumption in buildings. We'll tell you not only what needs to be done, but also how we will do it and deliver a turnkey project. In some cases we even guarantee the results!
