Health and Safety Assistant
About The Position
RWC is seeking a Health & Safety Assistant to support the Health & Safety Advisor in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment across our commercial construction projects throughout the Calgary area. This junior position provides administrative and field support for the Health & Safety Program through site visits, safety documentation, orientations, inventory management, COR administration, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in construction safety while working closely with and learning from the Health & Safety Advisor and Health and Safety Manager.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1 year of safety-related experience.
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
- Strong interest in developing a career in occupational health and safety.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.
- Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and management.
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Calgary area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a construction environment is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Health & Safety Advisor with the implementation and administration of the Company's Health & Safety Program.
- Conduct new hire safety orientations for office and field employees as required.
- Assist with maintaining health and safety records, forms, training records, and documentation.
- Support the Health & Safety Advisor with site inspections by documenting observations, tracking deficiencies, and following up on corrective actions.
- Maintain, and update site safety boards and required safety postings.
- Assist Foremen and Site Supervisors with project start-up safety documentation and required forms.
- Support safety initiatives and maintain a visible safety presence.
- Communicate safety information, reminders, and company initiatives to employees and subcontractors.
- Attend site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and JOH&S meetings and provide input.
- Assist with collecting incident documentation, witness statements, and supporting information following workplace incidents.
- Support the administration and maintenance of the Company's COR program, including audit preparation and document organization.
- Support company-wide safety training initiatives and employee safety awareness programs.
- Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging employee participation and engagement in safety activities.
- Perform other administrative and field support duties as assigned by the Health & Safety Advisor and safety team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
