Health & Safety Advisor

ACCIONA; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to promote a culture of safety within its teams. This role involves assessing safety performance, coaching employees, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and leadership skills, along with relevant certifications in occupational health and safety. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable development and making a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about safety and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of construction and road maintenance supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of practical health and safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess HS performance in the field and identify gaps.
• Coach employees on safety practices and conduct safety meetings.
• Assist with incident investigations and perform field inspections.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate/Diploma

Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Certification

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

SiteDocs

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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you passionate about making a difference, promoting sustainable development, and addressing global challenges such as climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Join us in building the infrastructure needed for a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our expertise spans research, development, construction, operation, and maintenance. Currently involved in some of Canada's largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to economic and social progress in our communities. Visit us at www.acciona.ca.

AIM Roads, a division of Global Acciona Road Maintenance, focuses on road seasonal maintenance and infrastructure. The role reports directly to the AIM Roads HSE Manager and functionally to the Corporate Director of HSEQS.

Job Description

The primary objective of the HS Advisor is to promote safety culture through field presence, coaching, training, and mentoring on HS expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assess HS performance in the field and identify gaps.
• Coach employees on safety practices, conduct safety meetings, hazard checks, and hazard identifications.
• Verify completion of training and assessments.
• Assist with incident investigations.
• Work with HSE team to develop procedures, SOPs, and competency roadmaps.
• Conduct HS and housekeeping audits to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain HS documentation, including equipment inspections, hazard IDs, near misses, etc.
• Perform field inspections and prepare weekly reports.
• Communicate observations to operations teams.
• Assist with unsafe work refusals, near misses, and incident investigations.
• Perform other safety duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Leadership, supervision, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Road construction and maintenance experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s license (class 5) and positive driving record.
• Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Act and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Physical fitness for outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Understanding of BC Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
• Knowledge of Certificate of Recognition and ISO45001 is an asset.
• Experience with SiteDocs or similar applications is an asset.

Special Conditions

• Travel within the Okanagan region and beyond may be required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge of MoTI specifications.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate/Diploma.
• Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Certification.
• Working towards or holding Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
• 2-5 years of construction and road maintenance supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of practical health and safety experience.
• Traffic Control Management certification is an asset.
• WorkSafeBC First Aid Level 2 or 3, or working towards it.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification is an asset.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We celebrate an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives.