Health and Safety Advisor

Acciona•Surrey, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Advisor supports the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety systems across all stages of a large-scale linear construction project. This role focuses on monitoring the effectiveness of safety processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting project teams in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Requirements

Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in the construction industry in a Health and Safety role.
WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Attendant Level 3 is preferred.
Certification as a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) or equivalent.
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) is an asset.
Strong knowledge of WorkSafe BC legislation.
Background in Training and/or Education and/or experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups.
Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Excellent meeting and training facilitation.
Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

Support and promote Surrey-Langley Stations Project Occupational Health & Safety Management System, Construction Site Specific Safety Management Plan.
Conduct site-specific safety orientation to workers, owners and clients.
Training employees in fall protection, confined space entry, traffic protection, traffic control person, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response.
Coordinate training such as WHMIS, First Aid, Forklift, Propane etc.
Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
Conduct behavioral observation in the workplace.
Update Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
Develop workplace plans – such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls, fall protection.
Distribution of safety materials, supplies and equipment.
Safety presentations.
Promoting Project's safety system.
Participate as a management member of Joint Health and Safety Committees.
Conduct studies and analyze accident trends.
Inspects project facilities and recommends corrective actions.
Co-ordinate activities of site-safety coordinators.
Working with the Claims Administrator assists with workers compensation claims and associated activities.
Participate in the Development of return to work and modified work programs.
Support Accident/Incident investigations.
Mediate health and safety issues for resolution.
Liaise with Government agencies.
Prepare and assist with external safety audits.
Coordination of environmental issues.
Gather and provide statistical information to estimating for tender packages.
Assist with other duties as assigned.