Health & Safety Advisor

AGF Perú; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AGF Perú seeks a Health & Safety professional to supervise safety operations at shop/plant locations and multiple construction sites within the Alberta area.

The role involves coordinating inspections, hazard assessments, safety trainings, and alignment with H&S policies and COR standards, while collaborating with operations to implement corrective actions and drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred.
• 3-5 years of H&S experience in construction/manufacturing.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) preferred.
• Experience with reporting for WCB, OHS, and other agencies.
• Understanding of current Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage health and safety operations at assigned shop/plant location and various construction sites within assigned geographical area.
• Provide updates to the leadership team on health and safety issues and inspections/audits.
• Conduct regular visits to the field/plant and carry out inspections/audits.
• Organize and support completion of inspections, hazard assessments, toolbox talks, pre shift inspections and preventative maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with operations teams to determine corrective actions for identified hazards.
• Ensure completion of annual Health and Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP).
• Ensure all requirements are met for COR certification.
• Assist in reporting and investigation processes for incidents and near misses to determine corrective actions.
• Manage Incident claims and Early and Safe Return to Work Programs.
• Ensure incident data is up to date and all reporting requirements are met.
• Participate in maintaining and updating the H&S management program.
• Organize, track, and facilitate required safety training for workers.
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires and refreshers.
• Maintain training and skills matrix.
• Update, track and monitor H&S incident statistics and KPIs, identify trends and recommendations.
• Notify relevant parties of H&S incidents, updates and investigation results.
• Manage, post and distribute minutes for monthly JHSC and safety meetings.
• Participate in development of safe work practices.
• Complete pre qualification documents for Sales/Project Management Teams.
• Conduct shop tours and audits monthly.
• Provide ongoing support to H&S Team with training, troubleshooting and Sitedocs implementation.
• Participate in H&S and Field Operations meetings and complete action items.
• Support H&S Team where needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and safety or related field

Job description

Role And Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage health and safety operations at assigned shop/plant location and various construction sites within assigned geographical area.
• Provide updates to the relevant leadership team (field/plant) on health and safety issues and inspections/audits
• Conduct regular visits to the field/plant and carry out inspections/audits.
• Organize and support completion of inspections, hazard assessments, toolbox talks, pre shift inspections and preventative maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with the operations teams to determine corrective actions for identified hazards.
• Ensure completion of annual Health and Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP)
• Ensure all requirements are met for COR certification
• Assist in reporting and investigation process for all incidents, accidents and near misses to determine corrective actions.
• Manage Incident claims and Early and Safe Return to Work Programs
• Ensure incident data is up to date
• Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are met.
• Participate in maintaining and updating the company Health & Safety management program.
• Organize, track, and facilitate required safety training for workers.
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires and annual refreshers
• Ensure employee training is up to date and training and skills matrix is maintained.
• Update, track and monitor company performance of H&S incident statistics and KPIs, identify trends and provide recommendations to operations.
• Notify all relevant parties of H&S incidents, updates, and investigation or inspection results.
• Manage, post & distribute minutes for monthly JHSC and regular safety meetings.
• Participate in the development of safe work practices.
• Complete pre qualification documents for Sales/Project Management Teams.
• Conduct shop tours and audit H&S performance of assigned facilities on a monthly basis.
• Provide ongoing support to the AGF Rebar H&S Team and others users with training, troubleshooting and implementation of Sitedocs H&S Software.
• Participate in H&S and Field Operations meetings and complete action items as assigned.
• Support H&S Team where needed.
• All other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor. #P1

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred
• 3-5 years of H&S experience in the construction/manufacturing environment.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) preferred.
• Experience completing required reporting for WCB, OHS, and other governing agencies in the area Health & Safety
• Ability to understand and adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) articles in areas of Health & Safety, union communications, grievance/discipline processes (Preferred).
• Understanding of current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations
• Proactive & dynamic attitude focused on delivering results
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills