Safety Field Technician

GeoStabilization International; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geohazard mitigation firm is looking for a Safety Field Technician to promote workplace safety and drive a culture of zero injuries. You will work in the field with project teams to implement health and safety plans. Qualifications include a Certificate of Recognition and strong safety program management skills, along with the ability to travel extensively. Ideal candidates are organized, communicative, and possess in-depth safety knowledge.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

RRSP matching contributions

Qualifications

• Maintain current Certificate of Recognition (COR) from various provinces.
• In-depth knowledge of WHS / MSHA / FRA / GSI Standards.
• Must hold a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Implement Site Specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Coordinate all safety training throughout the region.
• Inspect job sites for safety hazards.
• Participate in investigations of accidents and injuries.
• Establish relationships with contractors and clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of WHS / MSHA / FRA / GSI Standards

Ability to travel extensively

Education

Certificate of Recognition (COR)

Internal COR auditor certification through ACSA

Job description

Overview

GeoStabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design / build and design / build / warranty contracting. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australasia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Our Culture

GeoStabilization’s culture is unique. It is fast-paced, family oriented, innovative & decidedly un-corporate. The mindset is geared to constant challenge and will suit people who are driven to succeed, not afraid to make decisions, courageous and resilient enough to find their own way and believe that “good enough” isn’t good enough. Everyone working at GSI is a representation of pride, integrity, hard work, skill and overcoming challenges. GSI’s team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. We are a highly functioning family of gritty, hardworking, real men and women who aren’t afraid of getting dirty to get the job done.

What You Will Do

We are seeking to hire a Safety Field Technician for our Southeast Region. Ideally you would need to live in one of the following provinces : British Columbia or Alberta. As a Safety Field Technician working for GSI, there is no typical day. You will not be working from behind a desk. You will be in the field, partnering with our Frontline Crews to drive GSI workplace safety culture and achieve our goal of zero injuries. For GSI, safety comes before anything else. When GSI hires you, we believe we are hiring the next leader and everything we do is about setting you up to be personally and professionally successful. We offer the best total rewards in the industry. We share our success with a meaningful profit-sharing plan plus Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability and a matching RRSP contributions.

Responsibilities

How You Will Make a Difference

• Work with Regional Project Managers to implement Site Specific Health and Safety Plans
• Assist with coordinating all safety training throughout the designated region based on identified exposure and needs.
• Supports and promotes general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel in compliance with Provincial (Act, Code, Regulation) Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Inspects or tours job sites to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and reports to the Safety Manager / Safety Director and Superintendents recommendations on corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries compiling information in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, law suits, and insurance investigations.
• Helps compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Works with the People and Talent department with providing support to the frontline crew throughout investigations, critical concerns, statements and compliance needs and issues.
• Working with contractors, subcontractors and clients to establish relationships while maintaining a mutual understanding of jobsite requirements and enforcing jobsite expectation per GSI standards.
• Maintain a knowledge of company\'s policies, procedures and culture in forcing and supporting them to all co-workers.
• Safety Technician must comply and adhere to the set standards of the Safety Technician Skills Matrix

Qualifications

What You Need to Bring

• Maintain current Certificate of Recognition (COR) from various provinces, in addition to having or obtaining Internal COR auditor certification through ACSA.
• In depth knowledge of WHS / MSHA / FRA / GSI Standards.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License.
• Previous experience in safety program management
• Previous experience or education in creating safety programs including policies, procedures, and training.
• Industrial hygiene experiences a plus.
• Ability to travel extensively for work

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notes

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