About this role
This position requires direct experience and a depth of knowledge on safety factors for the heavy civil and industrial sector. To be successful in the position, the Health and Safety Advisor will have a high degree of emotional intelligence and an ability to balance prioritizing tasks to meet operational needs and proactively guiding the Company towards continuous HSE improvement. This is a long-term full-time position with a successful Company in the Community for 25 years.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Participate in the coaching of employees promoting health and safety in the workplace, promoting a proactive approach to safety with a focus on prevention
- Provide a voice to employees supporting ongoing improvement in HSE action and policy
- Be a positive role model in the workplace, cultivating strong open lines of communication across organizational boundaries
- Work to promote positive attitudes and a strong safety culture
- Ability to resolve conflict, act as an unbiased support to crew and management
- Maintain a professional demeanor and composure with all stakeholders in the face of adverse conditions
- Conduct inspections to assess potential hazards and risk assessments and determining how risks can be reduced
- Assist in the development of safe work procedures and safety reports
- Support stakeholders in accident or incident investigations and ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed
- Promote implementation of policies and safe procedures
- Provide feedback to management identifying successes, areas for improvement and recommendations.
- Conduct orientations including ensuring all documentation is complete and filed
- Coordinate training requirements including needs assessment, scheduling, ensuring completion and documentation properly recorded in company framework
- Responsible to ensure knowledgeable in job site specific hazards and client expectations and requirements. Assist as need to provide a quality safety framework and required documentation prior to job commencement
- Participate in job specific training required by the Company
- Take direction and respect the hierarchical structure of the Company
Meeting & Walks
- Complete regular site visits: type and frequency to be determined by needs of jobs and projects currently in progress. Schedule to be determined by Supervisor
- Participate in Joint Occupational Health and safety Committees as required. Guide and support the growth of the different members in an inclusive team building environment.
Other HSE Responsibilities
- Intervening on un-safe behaviours as noticed, while following reporting protocol for site
- Actively participate in policy updates, providing quality feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement
- Interpret WorkSafe BC related legislation and make recommendations to promote ongoing compliance
- Calculate, track, analyze, and report health and safety statistics
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3-year field HSE experience (commercial/industrial construction or oil & gas)
- CSO certified
- Preference given to those with NCSO, COR Internal Auditor, TCP Certification
- Intermediate ability to work within a digital framework for documentation administration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work well with fellow teammates from HSE Department
- Excellent organizational, analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Drivers? License to allow for site access as needed to perform duties
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working in office
- Working in exterior conditions as needed to perform duties
- Regular schedule of 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week depending on seasonality and Company needs
- Potential work-from-home flexibility may be available for the right Candidate
- This is not a camp or a Project limited position. Applicants are expected to be able to currently commute locally or be willing to relocate.
Compensation package with room to negotiate based on successful candidates?