Site Safety Officer - Richmond, Canada - Wales McLelland Construction
Description
***:The Site Safety Officer will be responsible for assisting the Site Superintendent with accurate compliance with OH&S legislation and providing support in promoting a culture of safety on WM work sites. You will also be responsible for assisting the Site Superintendent with compliance to the corporate 'Occupational Health and Safety Program'.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support and promote WM Occupational Health & Safety Program, COR Program
- Assist site operations with compliance to current Occupational Health & Safety Legislation and WM safety rules
- Liaise with Site Superintendents on a regular basis relating to health and safetyrelated matters
- Educate and guide Site Superintendents on safety best practices, OHS legislation, and sitespecific safetyrelated matters/requirements
- Train, Coach, and guide site superintendents, employees, and subcontractors to ensure unsafe conditions/acts are corrected and safe work practices are followed
- Assist Site Superintendents with the completion of all required paperwork in a timely fashion
- Maintain subcontractor and MSDS documentation
- Be up to date on all activities at site operations; provide positive safety role model and support
- Maintain safety standards with mínimal interruption to site operations
- Facilitate and participate in site inspections and implement corrective action as required
- Ensure all safe work procedures are available for workers to review
- Conduct followup with injured workers as necessary including uptodate documentation, action items, and return to work programs
- Assist with other duties as assigned upon completion of required site safety duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial construction/site safety (onsite safety support)
- Valid Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA 3) or OFA
- Tiltup or Casteinplace construction experience preferred
- Solid knowledge of construction processes and site safety
- The ability to handle highpressure situations in a professional manner; take an educational approach to providing safety support to Site Superintendent and site workers
- Valid BC Driver's License (Note position requires travel to various WM site operations)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation
- Construction Safety Officer (CSO) is required.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office
- Word, Excel, and Outlook)
The Benefits of Working at Wales McLelland:
- Leading compensation package
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Opportunity for growth and career development
- Exposure to challenging and complex projects
- Leadership and training opportunities
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