Health & Safety Specialist

Description

• Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work. Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked and available for upcoming work.
• Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks. Documents Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using Company prescribed procedures and software.
• Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs. Notifies management of any non-compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve in a timely manner.
• Presents toolbox talk content to project site staff within the prescribed frequency, as determined by manager.
• Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed .
• Growing knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods .
• Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident. Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions. Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.

Requirements

• General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
• Familiarity with incident prevention, orientations, JHA/DRA support, and subcontractor oversight
• Able to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight required.
• Strong multitasking and organization skills required.
• 3+ years construction safety experience required, preferably heavy civil tunnel experience
• Able to take ownership for assigned tasks, as defined by supervisor.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification, required
• Able to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.
• Availability to work day, swing, or night shifts based on operational or project requirements
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance