Health and Safety Coordinator - New Westminster, Canada - Fraser River Pile & Dredge

Fraser River Pile & Dredge

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

OVERVIEW
FRPD is an award-winning, forward-thinking organization that is focused on continual improvement.

Employees of FRPD are expected to represent the company internally and externally in a professional manner that enhances the reputation of the company and reinforces its values.

Responsibilities:

Assist maintenance personnel to help resolve health and safety challenges.
Perform safety inspections and develop clear action plans and monitor progress.
Take an active role in the field operations tool box and weekly safety meetings
Ensure FRPD supervision and management are kept current regarding all safety issues and concerns
Actively coach FRPD front line field supervision on how to meet their daily challenges head on and support them on a daytoday basis.
Develop and deliver health and safety aids and training.
Support development and training of safe work procedures.
Support incident investigation management process by conducting comprehensive accident and incident investigations and followup with corrective actions implemented.
Research and define issues, the applicable legislation, and options for correction.
Complete required reports and forms to ensure proper documentation of Health and Safety activities and effective communications.
Conduct performance observations and coach to support and develop personnel with Health and Safety skills and knowledge.
Actively monitor/track new employees as they participate in the FRPD New and Young Worker Program.
Participate in confined space permitting (and hole watch when required) Monitor emergency preparedness at project sites and FRPD Facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

National Construction Safety Officer Designation (mandatory requirement)
Canadian Register Safety Professional (preferred requirement)
5+ years' experience, preferably in heavy construction and/or marine sectors.
Confined Space and Fall Arrest permitting and management experience is a necessity

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies:

Confined Space and Fall Arrest Trainer certification or required knowledge to achieve these certifications.
Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and deliver training programs.
Ability to handle physically demanding work that may be outside and on project sites.
Clear understanding of current health, safety & environmental legislation.
Occupational First Aid (Level 2 or mandatory requirement)
Strong ability with Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
Experience with safety related software such as Intelex is an asset.
Possess a valid BC Drivers Licence and clean driving record
Able to provide a Province of BC Drivers Abstract on an annual basis
Able to obtain a Port of Vancouver
Port Pass