Health & Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Health & Safety Specialist inspects and evaluates work sites, provides training and technical support to work crews, and helps ensure compliance with the company’s Health and Safety program and agency regulations. The role works with onsite crews, project teams, subcontractors, and leadership to identify and address safety risks and support a strong workplace safety culture. The specialist documents daily hazard analyses, evaluates project safety equipment needs, and assists with incident investigations and reporting. The role also provides first aid and emergency support for onsite incidents, presents toolbox talks, supports subcontractor safety evaluations, and reports project safety progress to leadership as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of construction or safety experience.
- Ability to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation consistent with safety and project program requirements.
- Ability to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks as defined by a supervisor.
- General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods, and processes.
- Verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Growing knowledge of methods to control or eliminate hazards.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Health & Safety or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Identify, document, and resolve onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks.
- Document Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using company-prescribed procedures and software.
- Evaluate and identify safety equipment needs for project work, and participate in meetings to ensure equipment is ordered, stocked, and available.
- Assist with investigations and reporting concerning accidents, injuries, illnesses, fires, property damage, and other safety incidents; recommend improvements based on trend analysis.
- Work with onsite crews to provide first aid and emergency services, accurately document worksite injuries, and ensure employees receive timely and accurate offsite medical care.
- Support evaluation of subcontractors and their safety programs; notify management of non-compliant procedures and participate in corrective action discussions.
- Present toolbox talk content to project site staff at the frequency prescribed by the manager.
- Present project safety program progress to leadership as directed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical.
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
