Field Health and Safety Advisor (Heavy Civil Construction)

Sureway Construction Group•Edmonton, AB

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Sureway Construction Group of Companies is recruiting for a professional Field Health and Safety Advisor to join our team! Sureway Construction Group offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast-paced environment, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals. Reporting to the Safety Manager, this high-paced position is primarily responsible for providing field level health and safety support and building relationships with the entire construction and maintenance teams. The H&S Advisor also supports the Safety department within the office with safety orientations, safety training, drug and alcohol testing, etc.

Requirements

NCSO designation (all courses current)
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Clean Driving Record
CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation
NCSO designation with a minimum 5 years’ experience, as a safety professional, in the construction industry.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.
Highly developed leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

A passion for improving health & safety; energy and enthusiasm are critical characteristics
Enthusiasm for change and new initiatives are prerequisites.
Being respectful, being honest and trustworthy, being flexible, and possessing a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code, and make recommendations for their implementation.
Assist in developing and leading morning PSI and weekly safety meetings
Perform job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
Ensure the timely completion of workplace incidents investigations/reporting to Corporate Office.
Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Sureway Construction Group employees and subcontractors.
Deliver new hire safety orientations and conduct pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars.
Provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
Periodically act as a team leader to special projects and/or health and safety committees.
Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.