Health and Safety Advisor - Sturgeon County, Canada - Whitson Contracting Ltd

Description

About us
Whitson Contracting Ltd. is a professional general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional and infrastructure construction.

We provide innovative and top-quality construction solutions to our clients while creating an employee and safety culture that promotes opportunity, growth and protection of people and the environment.

We are seeking a driven and self-motivated individual to fill the role of Health and Safety Advisor.

Under the direction of our HSE & HR Manager, the role will be Health and Safety focused with an opportunity to gain experience in Human Resources Management.

As a member of the HSE and HR team, you will promote a strong employee and safety culture through the development and continual improvement of health, safety, environmental and employment programs.

Responsibilities:

Health and Safety (90%)

• Support the maintenance of health, safety and environmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, maintain minutes and follow up on action lists.
• Monitor, track and record daily paperwork submittals.
• Maintain key performance metric, incident, and corrective action tracking sheets.
• Complete employee onboarding tasks and conduct orientations.
• Track and file employee training certifications; Schedule new and renewal training as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of safety talks, presentations, and training materials for employee meetings.
• Support the development and modification of sitespecific safety and environmental plans; print and supply construction job binders.
• Schedule and conduct inspections of worksites, emergency equipment and personal protective equipment. Organize the use of outside vendors as needed.
• Participate in annual COR audits and action planning.
• Maintain and update employee, tool/equipment, training, hazardous materials and SDS databases, lists and boards.
• Coordinate and support the investigation of near misses and incidents and complete paperwork. submissions as required by our clients and regulatory authorities (WCB, OHS).
• Support early and safe return to work planning for injured and ill employees; coordinate and complete forms, schedule meetings and monitor progress.
• Maintain and update 3rd party contractor management databases (IsNetworld, Avetta & Complyworks).
• Collect, compile, and report health and safety statistics as per client requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate worksite mobilization of subcontractors.
• Additional duties as needed to support the business.

HR (10%)

• Maintain and update employee files.
• Additional duties as needed to support the business.

Key Competencies:

• Effective Communication_
• Able to articulate both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies in a manner that builds trust, respect, and credibility, including inperson and technologyassisted communication.
• Interpersonal Rapport_
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including exercising tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when dealing with employees, subcontractors, and external stakeholders and clients.
• Planning and Organizing_
• Organized and detailed oriented, with excellent research and analytical skills.
• Adaptable to new technologies and changing needs within a fastfaced environment; able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, set and meet deadlines and adjust priorities.
• Teamwork and Cooperation_
• Work cooperatively and productively with others within and across business units to achieve common goals, demonstrate respect, collaboration, and consensusbuilding.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 35 years of health and safety experience in a construction environment; HR experience would be considered an asset but not necessary.
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate or Diploma.
• Experience with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and audits.
• CRSP designation or willingness to work towards obtaining.
• Working knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal
• Health, safety, environmental and employment legislation.
• Confined Space and Technical Rescue experience considered an asset.

Employment Conditions:

• Class 5 Drivers, with a clear abstract history for travel between office and worksites. A company vehicle is available for use.
• Ability to pass a preemployment Alcohol & Drug test. This includes legal, illegal drugs and medications.
• Ability to provide a criminal background clearance.

Job Type and Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Reports to the HSE & HR Manager
• Monday to Friday, 8.5 hour shift which includes two 15 minute paid breaks and 30 min unpaid lunch.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Comprehensive benefit package including RRSP matching.
• Vacation, Sick and Flex Days
• Education Reimbursement

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Able to commute to our head office location: Pro North Industrial Park.