Safety Advisor / Administrator

Challenger Geomatics Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A land surveying firm is seeking a Safety Advisor / Administrator in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The role involves managing health and safety duties, conducting training, and maintaining compliance with safety programs. Candidates must have relevant safety certifications and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Work-life balance initiatives

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or designation, or Occupational Health and Safety Certificate required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite essential.
• Experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role within relevant industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring execution of occupational health and safety duties.
• Order and maintain personal protective equipment inventory.
• Conduct incident investigations and maintain safety training documentation.

Skills

Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety

Exceptional attention to detail

Demonstrated leadership skills

Education

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation

Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Job description

Position

Safety Advisor / Administrator

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time (Non-Remote)

Location

Sherwood Park, Alberta

Company Overview

Challenger Geomatics Ltd is an employee-owned land surveying firm with a strong track record for recognizing and retaining talent and providing quality innovative solutions to our clients. Our team of talented professionals uses the latest technology to deliver land surveying, mapping and remote sensing services. We work hard to understand the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional service to support the successful delivery of their projects. We offer our employees competitive compensation along with health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, work-life balance initiatives, and much more. Join our team today!

Position Overview

Challenger Geomatics is looking to hire an experienced Safety Advisor / Administrator to join our team in our Sherwood Park, Alberta office. Reporting to the Corporate Safety & Quality Assurance Manager, the Safety Advisor / Administrator will assist in ensuring the execution of several occupational health and safety duties as per Challenger's Health and Safety Program and will assist the Field Resource Manager with equipment and fleet maintenance.

Safety Related Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Ordering, collecting, distributing personal protective equipment, and maintaining inventory
• Arranging client, site, and online orientations
• Responsible for new employee orientations, safety training and paperwork
• Maintaining monthly safety hours and statistics reporting for clients
• Hosting / Participating in field and in office staff safety meetings
• Creating project safety plans and emergency response plans, as well as job hazard assessments
• Carrying out incident investigations and reviews, field crew inspections, and office / warehouse inspections, along with any corrective action required
• Maintaining fire extinguishers and first aid kits (office, warehouse + field crews)
• Tracking safety training certificates, booking in-person and online safety training courses
• Ensuring office safety, including fire warden duties, emergency response plans, evacuations, and maintaining the first aiders list
• Maintaining employee driver authorizations
• Assisting with preparation, planning, and execution of internal and external safety audits
• Booking drug and alcohol and fitness for work tests, and providing clients with clearance letters
• Developing task, site, and position-based hazard assessments, and safe work practices
• Maintaining the WHMIS / MSDS program
• Assisting Corporate Safety & Quality Assurance Manager with safety manual updates and other corporate safety program tasks, as required

Other Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Booking field crew flights and hotel rooms
• Assisting the Field Resource Manager with vehicle equipment and maintenance

Qualifications

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or National Construction Safety Administrator (NCSA) designation, or Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety. Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role within a Geomatics, Engineering, Oil & Gas, or Construction industry is an asset