Health and Safety Lead

Adecco Canada; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a full-time Health & Safety Lead to champion safety initiatives in the mining sector. The role involves providing leadership, managing safety budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and a diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Located in Sparwood, BC, this position offers a pay rate of $75/hour plus benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Free training programs

Paid weekly

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Health & Safety within mining or heavy construction.
• Solid understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• Proven experience with hazard identification and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a safety leader adhering to all safety rules and procedures.
• Lead the project team to continuously improve the H&S management system.
• Document all workplace H&S incidents and apply corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time proactive and experienced Health & Safety Lead to champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental regulations across our client's projects. In this role, you will provide strong leadership, drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices, and support the successful execution of projects in the mining or heavy construction sectors.

• Pay Rate : $75.00 / hour + LOA + Mileage expenses
• Location : Sparwood, BC
• Shift : 13 days on 8 days off
• Job type : Temporary | Full-time | 1-year contract

Here's why you should apply :

Paid weekly accurate and on time

Strong health and safety programs

Medical and dental benefits once qualified

Free training programs

New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities :

Act as a courageous safety leader by adhering to and sponsoring all safety and environmental rules and procedures.

Proactively engage and lead the project team to continuously improve the Health & Safety (H&S) management system.

Support and coordinate the implementation of H&S programs across all project phases.

Lead contractor safety risk assessments prior to mobilization and throughout project execution.

Apply the principles of Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Mitigation to all activities.

Develop Risk Assessments, Inductions, and Emergency Response Plans in collaboration with project leadership.

Coordinate and maintain all required safety training for the project team.

Document all workplace H&S incidents and investigations, applying corrective actions as needed.

Track and report leading and lagging indicators and project safety metrics; contribute to developing new data capture systems and innovative field processes.

Develop and manage annual H&S budgets and provide input into overall project budgets.

Coordinate the collection of baseline environmental data and maintain environmental monitoring programs in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Promote occupational health and hygiene best practices by recognizing, monitoring, and mitigating workplace exposure risks.

Maintain the Project Legal Obligations Register and ensure compliance activities are completed on time

Lead a high preforming team of Health & Safety Coordinators

Provide Health & Safety leadership, coaching, mentorship, and training for contractors, consultants, and employees within the Coal BU to meet site and corporate Health & Safety objectives

Qualifications :

Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety preferred; equivalent field experience in mining or heavy construction safety will be considered.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in Health & Safety within the mining or heavy construction industries.

Solid understanding of local, national, and international safety and environmental regulations.

Proven experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk mitigation strategies.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Knowledge of the BC HSRC (Mines Act), knowledge of day to day construction activities (hoisting and rigging, work at heights etc)

Support Confined Space entries

Develop H&S Management Plans

Develop Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans

Support Lock Out Tag Out Protocols

Support Contractor Management requirements.

Mu st be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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