Safety Advisor

Lindsay Construction; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindsay Construction is looking for a Safety Advisor to uphold safety standards in the communities of Atlantic Canada. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting safety training, and improving health and safety processes within the company. Ideal candidates have relevant safety certifications, solid experience in the construction sector, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Health Benefits

Group RRSP with 4% matching

Annual health and wellness reimbursement

Frequent social and community-based events

Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of safety experience within construction industry.
• Experience working in high rise or multi-storey construction is a strong asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation within Atlantic Canada.
• Promote a strong safety culture both onsite and in the office.
• Conduct safety training and maintain safety training records.

Skills

Knowledge of current legislation and regulations

Knowledge of safe work practices

Knowledge of preventative maintenance program

Ability to lead and work with minimal supervision

Education

CHSC or CRSP designation, or similar

Tools

MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

We build relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future. At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 60 years and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in.

Reporting to the Manager Safety and Quality, the Safety Advisor is responsible to fulfill safety obligations for the region. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who excels in a fast-paced and diverse environment.

Heres why we think youll love working at Lindsay :

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Health Benefits

Group RRSP with 4% matching

Annual health and wellness reimbursement

Frequent social and community-based events

Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments

Position Responsibilities

Heres what your day-to-day looks like :

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation within Atlantic Canada

Promote a strong safety culture both onsite and in office

Provide your insight into the companys health and safety program to continuously make improvements

Conduct safety training and maintain safety training records (e.g., safety orientations, equipment inspections)

Conduct comprehensive hazard assessments and formal site inspections

Participate in recording monthly safety statistics

Implement, enforce, monitor, and update site specific health and safety plans

Deliver site specific safety orientations and ensure that personnel undergo orientation before entering the site

Maintain site specific logs of inspections, meeting, infractions, and mitigating measures

Assist with maintenance of the companys quality management system

Work with the safety department on various business development initiatives (International Standards Organization, Workers Compensation Board, safety training, loss control, etc.)

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate has the following :

1-3 years of safety experience within construction industry

CHSC or CRSP designation, or similar

Experience working in high rise or multi-storey construction considered a strong asset

Knowledge of current legislation and regulations within Atlantic Canada

Knowledge of safe work practices required for execution work and operation of equipment

Knowledge of preventative maintenance program for construction site equipment

Possess a working knowledge of the MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to lead and work with minimal supervision

Possess valid drivers license

How to Apply :

Please use the link provided to apply.

In addition to your application, please indicate if you have received training in any of the following areas :

Hazardous materials management

Supervision Training

Emergency Procedures

WHMIS

Records and Statistics

Scaffold Training (Erection / Inspection)

Hazard Identification, inspections, analysis

CPR Training

Confined Space Training

Investigations and Reporting

St. John Ambulance First Aid Training

Fall Protection Training

Occupational Health / Hygiene

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