Site Safety Advisor

International Cooling Tower; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

International Cooling Tower in Medicine Hat, Canada seeks a Site Safety Advisor to promote a safe and healthy workplace under the HSE Manager. You will develop and implement safety policies, lead incidents investigations, and coordinate training and audits across projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in an industrial setting, hold an NCSO or OH&S certification, and demonstrate strong communication and knowledge of safety legislation. Travel up to 75% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in an industrial setting.
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• NCSO certification or OH&S program preferred.
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• Working knowledge of related safety legislation.
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• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement health and safety policies for the project.
• (Lead and participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks)

Skills

Communication

Safety leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Education

NCSO certification or OH&S program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the HSE Manager, Site Safety Advisor is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy working environment to all levels of employees with the assistance of internal policies and procedures, as well as provincial legislation.

JOB DUTIES

• Implement the health and safety policies for the project
• Provide advice, strategies, and problem solving to project management on all health and safety matters
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the Safety department and front-line management in the implementation and development of ICT and/or Client Safety Management Systems
• Compile safety start up documentation
• Lead and facilitate the task hazard analysis and risk assessment process
• Lead and participate in incident investigations by reporting and implementing corrective actions
• Develop, implement, and coordinate incident reporting, and safety statistics for the project
• Lead weekly safety meetings and attend daily toolbox meetings
• Ensure compliance with respect to employee safety training
• Liaise with project management to ensure compliance with safety legislation at all times
• Review FLHA’s and Hazard ID’s
• Complete site safety orientations for new employees and sub-contractors
• Assist in the coordination of required training for employees
• Assist in the development and management of Emergency Response Plans
• Work with management to assist with Worker’s Compensation claims
• Develop return to work programs with project supervision and management
• Prepare and assist with external safety audits
• Other duties as requested by management

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in an industrial setting
• NCSO certification or completed OH&S program is preferred
• Working knowledge of all related safety legislation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Licence/Certification:

• NCSO (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person