Health & Safety Advisor
About The Position
Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to evaluate & monitor health & safety hazards & develop control strategies for Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Sector job sites. This position will require the successful candidate to inspect construction, industrial, & commercial (as well as various other) workplaces to ensure compliance with company / client policies & procedures as well as government legislation & industry best practice standards. This position will require a working knowledge of the mechanical & electrical fields to ensure an adequate understanding of the unique hazards & challenges our employees face. The successful candidate should be familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards.
Requirements
- Be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision
- Excellent and professional written and oral communication skills
- Excellent safety reporting skills
- Above average observation skills
- Proficient with computer and mobile applications
- Be able to multi-task and meet deadlines as required
- Knowledge of the OHSA
- Be able to take direction and learn from Senior Health and Safety Professionals
- 3-5 years’ of experience within the HSE related field
- Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Studies or equivalent
- Working knowledge of provincial and federal HSE regulations, programs and standards
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, and other HSE databases
- Languages: fluently read, write, and speak in English
- Experience working within the ICI construction sector.
- Familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards
- Ability to recognize hazards as well as advise on appropriate safe work methods
- Ability to understand technical drawings/systems
Nice To Haves
- NCSO, CUSP, CRSP designations are assets
- Training in Fall Protection/Working at Heights, First-Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Electrical Awareness, Asbestos Awareness are assets
- Holding a Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Plumber/Pipe Fitter and Journeyman Sheet Metal is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Conduct safety & environmental audits within the mechanical & electrical operations
- Inspect worksites to ensure that equipment & materials do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or to the general public to ensure compliance with Company / Client Policy & Legislation
- Review/perform/complete incident & inspection reports & ensure that corrective action & follow-up is taken
- Participate in the development and implementation of health & safety programs & strategies related to mechanical & electrical work
- Participate in the development of safe work practices & job procedures
- Maintain inventory of safe work practices & job procedures
- Provide consultation & deliver training programs to employees on issues of health & safety (ICI)
- Coordinate/Assist site activity & ensure that the duties, responsibilities, & authority are clearly defined
- Assist, advise & coach manager(s) & supervisors
- Review & investigate problems not resolved by site supervisors & contractors
- Ensure that appropriate practices & procedures are provided to supervisory staff
- Review the maintenance of safety equipment
- Conduct audits of subcontractor loss control programs
- Support and ensure accurate investigation, reporting, & effective cleanup of spills related to the B&M Environmental program.
Benefits
- group insurance benefits
- pension plan
- annual discretionary bonus
- career development programs
- other HR programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
