Environment, Health and Safety Business Partner
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Assists the VP Operations and Director EH&S in managing our unreserved commitment to safety across all RB Global operations, specifically, leading strategic safety initiatives, safety audits, safety training and overall safety knowledge and performance of our field based teams. Manages workers compensation claims partnering with human resources as appropriate. As with all our positions at RB this position is accountable for the promotion of our safety culture for the benefit of self, colleagues and others. This position requires approximately 50% travel within the domestic US.
Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in RB Operations and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field.Has knowledge of best practices and how Safety integrates with all other departments; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory environments.Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.Works independently, receives minimal guidance.Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.Ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, customers, and general public.Work extended hours regularly, including weekends and holidays as required especially around live auction dates.Typical Business office or home office work environmentWork both indoors and outdoors year-roundConduct audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and facility inspections at RB sites and offsite locations where our employees work to identify risks and non-compliance that could put our employees at risk or where the company may be at risk.Identify, formalize and implement best practices and other preventative measures across the organization.Support company leadership with programs, communications and processes in alignment with RB safety policy and practices,Manage action item matrixes related to identified risks and other deficiencies to ensure correction.Performs job hazard analysis and makes recommendations to minimize hazards.Assures compliance with the company’s leading indicator submissions.Record, investigate and review incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.Handles worker’s compensation claims.Interfacing with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event of a site visitRecommends appropriate disciplinary action when safety policies are violated.Assure completion of the companies established safety training by applicable staff.Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics concerning our work environment. Including office environments, and investigations.Assist ROMs/Yard & Equipment Managers to develop and implement auction site and live auction (ie on-the-farm sales) specific health and safety guidelines.Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.Support the development of and compliance to RB health and safety policies to ensure adhere to local, provincial and federal regulations. Driving a safety-oriented approach to work.Maintains safety files and records as needed.Manage and administrate the Canadian sub-SST (Safety Steering Team)Assists the Director EH&S as requested with the RB safety management systemOversite of the NSC vehicle safety program for RB Global operations.Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned
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