HS&E Advisor

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support on-site project teams in Canada. You will drive safety programs, conduct inspections and training across the project lifecycle to uphold Ledcor’s safety standards.

This site-based role will have a rotation schedule and project locations determined by requirements. Expect travel to multiple project sites as needed to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in heavy civil, mining, or related industry.
• Must hold a CRSP, Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, CSO or NCSO designation.
• Has developed technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment within the Pipeline Construction and/or Pipeline Maintenance Industries.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to the hourly workforce, while also effectively interacting with project management staff, clients, and customers.
• Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues, as well as develop and implement strategies to solve them.
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, program development, safety & health training, and accident investigation.
• Capable of adapting information/style to the audience, explaining difficult information clearly, influencing, and persuading others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations.
• A strong team player attitude with the ability to effectively adjust to changing priorities and demands.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and driver’s abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of the work area and discuss potential problems with field supervisors to ensure safety equipment supply.
• Advise operations regarding Ledcor's Health and Safety Management System across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in safe work procedures, hazard assessments, safety inspections, focus audits and incident investigations.
• Verify compliance with leading and lagging indicators including subcontractors and corrective actions.
• Conduct HS&E orientation for employees and subcontractors during onboarding.
• Support site leadership in safety meeting materials and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate and deliver project toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Develop and enhance Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practice documents.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness of HS&E plan implementation.
• Audit field-level hazard assessments and incident reports for accuracy.
• Assist with implementation of occupational hygiene practices and awareness of medical screening programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Proactive safety

Risk assessment

Team player

Audience adaptation

Project coordination

MS Office

Safety training

Education

CRSP certification or CSO or NCSO designation

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Description

You are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor who consistently conveys professional judgment and can build effective relationships across all levels. You will play a key role in the execution and implementation of a diverse range of health and safety programs and can expect to work on challenging projects with diverse and collaborative teams to meet and exceed Ledcor’s safety standards.

This position is site-based and the specific rotation schedule and project location will be determined based on project requirements.

Join our team on-site today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of the work area and meet with field supervisors to discuss any potential problems: help to ensure the adequate supply of safety equipment, such as protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respirators, etc.
• Advise operations regarding Ledcor's Health and Safety Management System, based on a solid understanding of program execution throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor compliance with jurisdictional regulatory requirements
• Assists in the coordination and completion of safe work procedures, hazard assessments, safety inspections, focus audits and incident investigations
• Verify compliance with leading and lagging indicators, including subcontractors as well as any identified corrective actions
• Conduct the HS&E Orientation to employees and subcontractors during project onboarding
• Provide support to site leadership in the preparation of site-specific material for safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Support the coordination, organization and delivery of project toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Develop and enhance Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practice documents based on existing materials
• Monitor and report on the overall effectiveness of the overall implementation of project HS&E plans
• Audit the quality of the field level hazard assessments and incident investigation reports for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the implementation of occupational hygiene practices and have awareness of medical screening programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in heavy civil, mining, or related industry
• Must hold a CRSP, Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, CSO or NCSO designation
• Has developed technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment within the Pipeline Construction and/or Pipeline Maintenance Industries
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to the hourly workforce, while also effectively interacting with project management staff, clients, and customers
• Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues, as well as develop and implement strategies to solve them
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, program development, safety & health training, and accident investigation
• Capable of adapting information/style to the audience, explaining difficult information clearly, influencing, and persuading others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations
• A strong team player attitude with the ability to effectively adjust to changing priorities and demands
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer competency including experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and driver's abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Work Conditions

• Flexibility to travel to and work at various project sites will be required

Compensation

$71,200.00 - $97,900.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 10 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.