Health and Safety Officer

The Electrical Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for being the liaison between the Company and the Owner/GC responsible for the administration of safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform frequent audits of all work areas and Job Sites.
• Provide safety expertise in response to all identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance.
• Perform constant follow-up to ensure employees are following safety requirements.
• Coordinate on and approve work plans for critical tasks with Managers assistance.
• Resolve all safety issues that arise from customers, employees, and company managers.
• The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to those listed above and other duties may be assigned.
• New employee orientation - field staff & office staff.
• Ensure Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits are updated on all sites, service vehicles, Data Centres.
• Issue Employee Warning Notices (when required) and follow up as needed.
• Keep current with industry “best practices” and legislative requirements.
• Update H&S forms (as required / requested by Management).
• Deliver Training (i.e. WHMIS 2015)
• Ensure Specific Safety Talks (Lessons Learned) are developed in a timely manner based on any past incidents / accidents.
• Review Subcontractor Documentation.
• Track Subcontractor’s Safety Documents and follow up.
• Preparation of Safety Boards for all Projects.
• Issue Certification Cards - All Staff

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s in Applied Science - Occupational Health & Safety

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of safety construction experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Professional association Safety certification preferred;
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures is essential;
• Thorough understanding of all federal, provincial and local regulations;
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.);
• Tactful and has professional demeanor, and ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors and others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, record-keeping and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
• Must have a clean driving record to be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Effective time Management skills.

TRAVEL

• Must be willing to travel 50%
• *Job Type**: Permanent
• *Benefits**:
• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s)

• What H&S related certification do you hold?
• Salary expectations?
• *Experience**:
• Construction: 3 years (preferred)
• Health & Safety: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person