TITLE: Environment, Health and Safety Officer

REPORTS TO: Vice-President, Operations

LOCATION: Vancouver

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  October 29, 2004

General Responsibilities:

Partnering with management to ensure Rocky Mountaineer’s employees’/guests’ safety is of a world class standard. Implementing policies and procedures that continue Great Canadian Railtour Company's long-standing commitment to environmental cooperation and stewardship.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Monitor overall company compliance with all applicable safety regulations and implement recommendations for corrective action as required.
• Oversee the Company’s Railway Safety Management System (RSMS)
• Scrutinize the federal regulatory environment for the introduction of new safety regulations and analyze and recommend plans for implementation.
• Act as an ambassador with government agencies and organizations.
• Identify opportunities for wellness initiatives and coordinate implementation.
• Support the effective functioning of all Safety Committees (in Vancouver, Kamloops and onboard the train) including monthly meetings, safety inspections and accident investigations through training, advice and monitoring.
• Advance the Company’s position on environmental cooperation by introducing further sustainable operating policies and practices that create minimal environmental impact and promote environmental awareness
• Develop, maintain and constantly improve safety policies, emergency preparedness procedures, crisis management approach, accident investigations, first aid, and other required programs.
• Coordinate the accurate collection and reporting of safety statistics for analysis and as required by regulations.
• Build and maintaining strong working relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers, associations and partners as it pertains to EH&S.

• Strong partnering ability with senior management; ability to provide guidance and compelling advice;
• Excellent non-authoritative influencing skills; adept in effectively coaching and counseling peer employees.
• Outstanding presentation, written communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Robust relationship building skills; widely recognized for their ability to sell ideas.
• Ability to see ‘the big picture’ and can implement complex organization-wide projects; has a strategic mind.
• Ability to multi-task in demanding fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude to understand basic mechanical engineering concepts in liaising with maintenance staff.
• Expansive regulatory and legislative compliance background; knowledge of RSMS is a definite asset.
• Business acumen; contributing to budget planning for safety, health and wellness initiatives.

Human Resources Generalist
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours