Ontario Health and Safety Representative - Utility

Robert B. Somerville Co. Limited; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking an Ontario Utility Health and Safety Representative. The role involves supporting health and safety requirements, conducting inspections, training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across utility projects. Candidates should possess strong communication, organizational skills, and have relevant experience within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years related experience preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry, utility focus preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and prepare workplace inspection reports.
• Perform incident investigations as required.
• Facilitate training courses and orientations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Ontario Health and Safety Representative - Utility

JOB TITLE : Ontario Utility Health and Safety Representative

REPORTS TO : Director HSEQ and Utility General Manager

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Director Health, Safety Environment & Quality and the Utilities General Manager. The candidate will assist with all aspects of the Utilities East Division with regards to all Health, Safety and Environment requirements which includes field inspections, training, auditing, client requirements and investigations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support the Utility business in the Ontario region
• Conduct and prepare frequent workplace inspections reports as per RBS and client requirements
• Complete Incident Investigations as per the RBS and client process requirements
• Establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating business leaders as needed
• Build strong internal relationships with other departments across the organization and external relationships with clients
• Facilitate training courses and RBS / client orientations as needed
• Take part in, and represent the company during site meetings and client safety meetings
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Demonstrate advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Participate in the evaluation and development of the health, safety & environment management system design and implementation, process improvement
• Travel as necessary across Ontario if required to meet with clients, visit / audit projects and perform / coordinate identified training programs.
• Ensure management systems meet all company certifications and are maintained for all required audits, ongoing requirements.
• Respond to corrective actions following audits, investigations if the HSEMS requires improvement
• Accountable for supporting a proactive Somerville Safety Culture

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum 3-5 years related experience preferred
• Experience in the construction industry. Familiarity with utility construction is preferred.
• Able to employ engineering / construction plans / specifications methods and procedures.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Proficient with MS Office, including MS Project
• Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with many different people including senior managers, clients and field personnel
• Able to problem solve and take initiative
• Able to travel across Canada
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Open to Canadian residents only.

Somerville is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities in which we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Somerville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Somerville is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process and to providing an accessible employment environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [emailprotected] so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.

We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.