Basic Purpose

• Ensures a safe worksite by providing leadership and administration of health, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities/Competencies

• Collaborate with site staff and support leadership in the planning, implementation and coordination of effective health, safety and environmental programs related to assigned job site.
• Continuously monitor and ensure conformity to all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Liaise with client safety representatives and regulatory officers.
• Knowledge and adherence to FWS health, safety and environmental program.
• Conduct daily safety orientations of employees, visitors, and sub-contractors as required.
• Monthly preparation and distribution of safety statistics.
• Monthly inspection and recordkeeping of fire extinguishers.
• Verify workers are suitably trained for their tasks and maintain certification records.
• Daily site walks and observational tours.
• Perform weekly Safety Inspection, recording all violations and noting what remediation is required.
• Ensure effective follow up that unsafe conditions are corrected.
• Daily attendance and input at morning meetings – leads the “safety cross” and “safety share”.
• Daily review and sign-off of field level hazard assessments.
• Collaborate with the site team to document site-specific JHA’s, critical lift plans, and safe job procedures.
• Each week, arrange, plan, conduct and document an effective safety meeting, along with the Superintendent and Lead Hand.
• Work closely with subcontractor supervisors and their safety personnel to coordinate their safety program.
• Review documented minutes of subcontractors toolbox meetings, and assist with corrective measures where required.
• Establish emergency program with the Superintendent.
• Maintain WHMIS program and material safety data sheets for all hazardous (controlled) products used on site.
• Submit WCB paperwork to the Corporate HSE Lead.
• Investigate incidents, obtain witness statements, verify information, and prepare investigation reports and injury reports, and follow-up as needed.
• Provide primary first aid care for injured employees and maintain records of first aid given.
• Administer and issue hot work and confined space permits and ensure stated safety precautions are in compliance.
• Administer LOTO program where applicable.
• Each month, facilitate OHSC meetings.
• Submit safety supply needs to the Superintendent and maintain inventory of specialized safety equipment such as air monitors and AED’s.
• Participate in Lean Construction meetings and advance jobsite planning and collaborate with leadership team to revise and update the PHRA (Project Hazard Risk Assessment).
• Keep the safety communication board current and up to date.
• Develop, foster and maintain positive relationships with the field crew.
• Send in monthly COR reports.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all business interactions and strives to meet customer needs in a creative and safe manner.
• Pleasant demeanour with an ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks while working within a team environment and independent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction safety practices, regulations and techniques.
• Standard First Aid certificate (preferably at an advanced level), CPR and AED training.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Persistent and assertive in implementing appropriate safety practices.
• Average to advanced computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and able to travel long distance is required.
• National Construction Safety Officer Certification or equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ experience in safety, managing aspects of onsite construction and the ability to provide oversight to develop site-specific safety initiatives, training and reporting procedures are an asset.
• Construction trade not required, but would be an asset.

Other Information

• This role is often a limited term assignment on a site, and may require extended stay at remote locations.
• Physical requirements include heights, ladders, cold or hot weather, occasional lifting, daily walking and/or standing, visual acuity and good hearing.
• Must be fit for work, in good health, and able to pass drug and alcohol screening.
• This role will require roughly 80-20 split between boots-on-the-ground and site office work.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent and/or HSE, Assistant Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Commuter benefits
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: On the road

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