Work Location: On-the-road job; Work locations may vary
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (40 to 44 hours/week)
Employment Group: Entry Level/Apprentices
Salary: $15.00 to $24.00/hour (to be negotiated)
Vacancies: 0
Start Date: As soon as possible
Employment Conditions: Early morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined
Languages: English
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years; Will train
Education: Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Other Credentials Considered an Asset:
- Health and safety training course(s)
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation
- Certified or working towards National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
- Construction Trade Certification
- Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor
Transportation/Travel Information:
- Valid G driver's license
- Must own transportation and be willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses, mileage and parking paid by employer
Personal Suitability:
- Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented with strong organization and time-management skills
- Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing, face-paced environment
- Ability to work well independently or as a team player
- Displays mature and sound judgement
- Punctual and reliable
- Effective interpersonal skills; ability to work with different types of people
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Specific Responsibilities
- Establish and implement health and safety (H&S) policies and procedures
- Oversee and enforce worksite H&S policies/programs through regular site inspections and observation
- Assist site supervision to ensure safe work practices, procedures and regulatory/legislative compliance at worksites/facilities
- Document site inspections and safety audits
- Maintain training certificates and records of site documentation (e.g., incident reports and near-misses) for generating statistics and reports
- Complete hazard assessments and ensure management is aware of potential H&S risks
- Review deficiencies with management and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions
- Prepare agenda/meeting minutes, safety talks, etc.
- Liaise with workers and management to ensure due diligence is maintained
- Provide H&S training through audio-visual presentations and discussion groups
- Develop and prepare course materials, outlines, training manuals
- Prepare, administer and mark tests to evaluate students' progress
- Conduct course and program evaluation or review
- Provide consultative services to government, business and other organizations
- Provide assistance to students with special needs
Experience & Skills Considered an Asset
- Experience working in a H&S role in a construction environment
- Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations (e.g., Construction Projects Regulations)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Understanding of the IHSA/COR audit program
- Familiarity with Site Docs Safety Management Software
- Background in H&S training/education or experience delivering training programs to individuals and groups
How to apply: By email: [email protected]
