Health And Safety Coordinator

Chu Cho Industries; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the resource and heavy construction sector is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator for a 12-18 month term. The role involves developing and implementing safety programs and conducting training. Candidates should have experience in occupational health and safety and be motivated team players. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Casual dress

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in occupational health and safety in an industrial setting.
• Occupational Health and Safety training and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety orientation, safety training, and job site inspections.
• Develop and implement occupational safety programs.
• Advise management on occupational safety issues.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Attention to Detail

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who We are:

Chu Cho Industries LP. (CCI) is a resource and heavy construction company that works primarily within the forestry, mining, and transportation industries within the Mackenzie FSA. Administration, accounting, and management for CCI is based in Prince George BC, but our operations are spread out over the vast Tsay Keh Dene and Mackenzie Forestry District areas.

Chu Cho is owned by Tsay Keh Economic Development Corporation and we are excited to bring economic and capacity building opportunities to Tsay Keh Dene Members.

Check out our website at https://chuchoindustries.ca

Summary

We are in the process of building an exceptional team with the best and brightest in the industry. Chu Cho offers a challenging and rewarding work environment for talented and eager technical professionals. We are currently looking for an Health and Safety Coordinator on a12-to-18-month termto support our operations and our team!

Reporting to the VP Operations, the Health and Safety Coordinator develops, administers, and implements companywide occupational safety programs, and serves as the coordinator for the occupational safety programs across the organization’s departments and operations. The Health and Safety Coordinator plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental occupational safety programs.

This position will be based out of thePrince George or Mackenzie, with regular travel to remote worksites. The location of work will be chosen at the sole discretion of the Company.

Work Duties

• Responsible for safety orientation, safety training, job site inspections, incident investigations and reporting.
• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Chu Cho Industries LP employees and subcontractors.
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for Chu Cho Industries LP supervisors and field employees, with regard to WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, industry specific related issues, etc.
• Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental occupational safety programs.
• Provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
• Write safety standards for electrical utility departments in compliance with industry standards and federal, provincial and local regulations.
• Design safety standards to conform to industry standards and federal, provincial and local regulations.
• Develop and implement complex safety programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions in electrical utility areas.
• Develop and conduct occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet local, provincial, and federal OHSA requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments.
• Direct and review the analysis of accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.
• Provide training to managers and others on occupational safety issues.

Requirements

• Occupational Health and Safety training and certification
• Investigations training and certification is considered an asset
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is considered an asset
• At least three (3) years' experience in occupational health and safety in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Thorough and up to date knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and WorkSafe BC regulations.
• Knowledge of forestry, mining and/or construction sectors is considered an asset.
• Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

Working Conditions

• In-office and remote field work required.
• Travel to remote work sites as necessary.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12-18 months

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care