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Position : Project based-temporary / Full-Time

Work Schedule : 4 on and 3 off, working 10 hours per day

Reporting to : HSE Lead / Director, HSE

Shift : Day Shift

Positions Available : 1

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Construction HSE Advisor is responsible for ensuring that all site leadership and workers are aware of their responsibilities and obligations under the OH&S Act and regulations. Construction HSE Advisors are competency champions for the company ensuring that all site leadership is performing their role as it relates to competency.

Responsibilities

• Display a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Know, understand, communicate, and ensure compliance with safety regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act), safety policies / procedures of both the company and client.
• Facilitate a safe work culture and work with supervision to ensure the team is adhering to current safety policies and regulations.
• Comprehension of legal liability of the role - ensure site leadership apply the standards for safe working conditions and employees are arriving fit for work.
• Identify needs and provide or arrange for crew safety training.
• Participate / coach leaders in daily “toolbox” talks and weekly safety meetings.
• Lead safety / incident investigations and reviews.
• Document all incidents and other required safety reports.
• Conduct training sessions when required (fall protection, respirator fit test, JLG, forklift, etc.).
• Positively encourage and participate in a “Near Miss Reporting”.
• Work with supervision on assessing competency and capability of tradespersons.
• Coach leadership to ensure that workers have required certifications and training to meet our company, the client, and OH&S policies and standards.
• Conduct site safety orientation for new hires on all projects and manage documentation accordingly.
• Prior to work commencing, assist supervision in completing safe work plans, hazardous work permits, and other permits as described in the procedural letters.
• Coach leadership in creating an inclusive employee culture and adherence to employee relation policies and procedures to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Coach leadership on modified / restricted duty employees.
• Conduct site assessments with site leadership to determine hazards and assist in identification and implementation of appropriate controls.
• Establish inspection schedules and participate and or lead all job site inspections, assign corrective action and report back to employees on inspection findings.
• Lead all investigations and provide corrective actions recommendations to leadership. Document correction actions in the investigation report.
• Ensure all employee documentation is submitted to Human Resources. This is inclusive to new hire orientation package, completed competency reviews, training and certifications.

Qualifications

• OH&S diploma or equivalent, CRSP would be considered an asset with at least three (3) years construction industry experience.
• Minimum five (5) years as NCSO with relevant experience.
• Current Class 5 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract.
• Pre-Access Drug and Alcohol test is required.
• CSTS 2020
• Certifications required for the work being performed (Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platform, and Confined Space Entry & Monitor, etc.)
• Expertise in software relevant to the role will be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of investigation techniques (i.e., Taproot)
• Basic auditing techniques (i.e., Core / ISO)
• Effective oral and written communication skills and good comprehension.

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work from the site trailers in an office and field environment with moderate noise. The job may require the incumbent to walk stairs, climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces; be outside in inclement weather (slippery surfaces and cold); carrying objects, driving, and being exposed to normal office and field routines. This position will have also access to Owner provided camp facilities.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry, limited lifting, and sitting.

Direct Reports

• Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. Waiward is an equal opportunity employer.