Advisor, Occupational Health & Safety

Avenue Living•Saskatoon, SK

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Advisor, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) is responsible for the coordination and support of all OHS activities. The Advisor, OH&S will oversee compliance for safe work conditions and acts for all employees, contractors, and visitors. This includes coaching and mentoring workers to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage while ensuring compliance to all applicable Occupational Health & Safety legislations. Providing guidance and where needed, direction, for all safe actions while adhering to the internal responsibility system.

Requirements

Certificate or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive safety experience; experience in field construction environments is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations in the United States.
Willingness and ability to travel to various locations across supported companies.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

experience in field construction environments is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain and administer safety programs, ensuring alignment with corporate safety standards and full compliance with applicable Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) legislation and codes.
Monitor existing and emerging health and safety legislation and regulations to ensure ongoing program compliance and timely updates.
Provide coaching, education, and training to workers, and routinely verify that work is being performed safely and in accordance with established procedures.
Foster a collaborative and psychologically safe work environment by partnering with leaders and employees to build trusting, constructive relationships.
Lead investigations into injuries, incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and hazardous conditions by identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
Oversee the development and implementation of safe work practices in collaboration with management and worker representatives through OH&S Committees, ensuring all practices meet or exceed legislative requirements.
Partner with the Senior Vice President, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and business leaders to establish safety objectives and develop action plans to achieve approved goals.
Manage all Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) cases, including reporting, follow-up, and ongoing case management.
Assist in the development, review, and testing of building Emergency Response Plans.
Administer and continuously improve the hazard reporting program to ensure effective use and timely follow-up.
Coordinate and deliver new hire safety orientations to ensure awareness of safety expectations, policies, and procedures from day one.
Supports the Contractor Safety Management (“CSM”) ensuring adherence to the CSM Program.
Travels as required to provide coaching and mentoring to field teams and to audit components of the safety program.