Health Safety and Environmental Lead

Lorac Construction Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

RRSP program

Workwear/boot allowance

Job summary

Lorac Construction Ltd. is seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Lead to oversee safety and environmental programs across Edmonton-area projects. You will enforce compliance, conduct trainings, and mentor site teams to uphold high safety standards.

The role requires strong communication, field leadership, and the ability to develop site-specific controls and emergency plans, ensuring COR status and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Gold Seal Safety Coordinator Certification or degree in Occupational Safety and Health.
• NCSO Certification required.
• Health and Safety Auditor Certification required.
• WHMIS Train the Trainer Certification required.
• Valid First Aid Level C with CPR/AED; Advanced First Aider preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and monitor compliance with OHS Act, regulations, codes and company safety policies across project locations.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety presentations, inspections, incident investigations and new-hire orientations.
• Develop environmental controls, ECO Plans and monitoring for compliance.
• Report safety issues to management; coordinate training certifications and re-certifications.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific emergency response plans and hazard assessments.
• Update safety policies and SWP/SJPs to meet changes in scope or client requirements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Training coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Gold Seal Safety Coordinator Certification

NCSO Certification

WHMIS Train the Trainer Certification

Health and Safety Auditor Certification

Tools

MS Office 365 Suite

Job description

Lorac Construction Ltd. is an owner-operated general contractor specializing in commercial projects for public sector clients in Edmonton and area for over 45 years. We pride ourselves on our long-term, close-knit team environment and on the creativity, work ethic and expertise of our staff. We provide opportunities for teaching and personal and professional growth. We offer regular in-town projects, regular working hours, competitive wages, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, paramedical, life insurance, LTD), employee assistance program, annual company RRSP program, annual CSA boot/Workwear allowance and more.

For more information visit our website at www.loracconstruction.ca

We are hiring a Health, Safety and Environmental Lead responsible for the overall oversight, implementation, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement of our company’s health, safety and environment program including safety related direction and support to our project staff, junior HS coordinators, field workers, sub-contractors as well as developing and implementing site specific environmental controls and monitoring. The Health, Safety and Environmental Lead needs to be firm yet personable and conduct themselves with a high degree of professionalism while being highly visible in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enforce and monitor compliance of employees and subtrades with Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulation and code as well as company specific safety policies and procedures across multiple project locations and clients.
• Perform regular office and on-site toolbox meetings, safety presentations, project safety inspections, incident investigations and induct new hires into our safety program with comprehensive safety orientations.
• Develop and implement environmental controls, ECO Plans and monitoring for program and monitoring compliance.
• Timely reporting to management of safety issues, incidents or regulatory changes.
• Procurement and distribution of PPE to field employees .
• Safety equipment maintenance, certification and associated documentation, as required.
• Manage our safety training program including booking employee safety certifications and training courses, ensuring timely re-certifications, and maintaining an updated in-house training database.
• In collaboration with our project coordinators and project managers, develop site specific written emergency response plans and hazard assessments for projects as they are awarded.
• Ongoing update and/or development of safety policies, procedures and SWP/SJPs to meet changes in project scope, legislation or client requirement.
• Act as a professional face for our company while liaising with subcontractor and client safety contacts, as directed.
• Complete annual internal safety audits and facilitate external auditors every three years to maintain our COR status and participate as a reciprocal auditor.
• Act as an approachable resource to all employees on health and safety information in the workplace.
• Participate in and provide information and leadership to the company safety committee.

Qualifications:

• Gold Seal Construction Safety Coordinator Certification and/or post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety such as Bachelor's Degree in Occupation Safety and Health (or equivalent) are required.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Certification required.
• Health and Safety Auditor Certification required.
• Background and training in environmental studies such as Environmental Professional In-Training, LEED Certification, Certified Environmental Professional.
• WHIMIS Train the Trainer Certification required.
• Valid Standard First Aid Level C with CPR/AED or higher required, Advanced First Aider is preferred.
• 3+ years practical commercial/light industrial construction industry safety experience required.
• Previous trade related or construction experience an asset.
• Computer literate with experience with MS Office 365 Suite.
• A valid class 5 driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and a clean driving record are required.
• Detailed knowledge of current environmental regulations and OHS with the background experience required to interpret, document and investigate when required.
• Knowledge of WCB policies and procedures including return to work and modified work requirements to integrate injured workers back into our workforce in a safe and effective manner.
• Approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to speak in front of groups.
• Ability to manage confrontations in a positive manner and maintain professionalism when enforcing safety concerns.
• Ability to pass security clearance and drug/alcohol testing, as required for client pre-access screening.

Additional training that would be an asset includes Construction Safety Administration, Basic and Advanced Instructional Techniques, Confined Space Entry/Monitor + Rescue, Alberta Legislation Awareness, Fall Protection, Scaffolding Awareness, Ground Disturbance and Construction Environmental Awareness.

Note that this position includes periods of office work with extended computer use, travel to and from job sites around Edmonton and capital region and work on-site which may be in and out of doors and requires PPE and ability to lift/walk/climb as required around site.