Field Safety Specialist - One Year Term

Nova Scotia Power • Halifax, NS

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Field Safety Specialist - 12 Months Term to join our Corporate Safety Team. As part of a team, the successful candidate will work with Nova Scotia Power management, IBEW and employees to implement safety plans while supporting overall corporate commitment to attaining safety excellence. The successful candidate is responsible to apply the appropriate measure of direction and support based upon Nova Scotia Power health and safety and objectives. You will work with field and corporate office personnel to improve safety performance.

Requirements

• A degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related fields of work.
• Demonstrated passion for safety and experience working with world class safety programs.
• A self-motivator with demonstrated experience working independently.
• Several years’ experience working in an industrial environment preferably with the transmission and distribution of an electrical utility.
• Exemplary relationship building, communication, and motivational skills.
• Build and maintain working relationships with teams within Nova Scotia Power and its operating areas.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team leader and easily crosses organizational boundaries to work effectively as part of an integrated team.
• Confident in your ability to make the right decision.
• A current, valid driver’s license.
• Willing to travel within and outside the province as required.
• Must comply with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy which requires a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test in accordance with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Procedure.

Nice To Haves

• A CRSP / CRST designation or working towards it would be considered a definite asset.
• Willing to relocate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring everyone working on behalf of Nova Scotia Power are adhering to all company health and safety objectives.
• Support Nova Scotia Power work groups with contractor management and the Contractor Safety Management Program.
• Work toward an integrated approach to safety through continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Support rolls out of strategic safety initiatives including Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention, focusing on STKY (stuff that can kill you) and psychological health and safety.
• Assist Managers, Supervisors and frontline employees understand and apply interpretations of safety regulations, policies, and rules.
• Work closely with management and the IBEW in developing Safe Work Practices.
• Measure the compliance of your assigned operating area with the requirements of the Safety Program through auditing.
• Ensure the Safety Program meets or exceeds regulatory requirements. Also acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Assist JOHSC Investigation teams in determining immediate and root factors associated with an incident and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform field safety Observations and provide feedback to the field.
• Track safety performance and identify trends, communicate trends with supervisors in your area
• Work with other utilities and industries to improve safety in the workplace.
• Travel across the province is required.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model.
• A comprehensive benefits plan
• 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue
• Access to a free on-site fitness center
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top-up plan
• Wellness benefits.
• Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies
• A focus on employee development
• Available sponsored education programs.
• Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work
• Mentoring opportunities
• Fundraising-matching
• Volunteer programs
• Various committees and employee resource groups
• Scholarships for children of employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree