Health and Safety Advisor

4 months ago

Halifax, Canada NS SAFETY ALLIANCE Full time

Position available: Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Hours: Full-time

Wage: To be negotiated.

We are a Nova Scotia based safety consulting and training company providing support to clients in the industrial and construction sectors throughout Atlantic Canada to meet and exceed the requirements of Provincial and Federal Occupational Health & Safety legislation.

The position is based out of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Advisors work with a diverse range of clients in a demanding, fast paced environment and manage their own time in coordination with the needs of the clients.
- Lift 25 lbs
- Work at heights
- Climb ladders
- Wear a respirator
- Travel as necessary
- Overtime work as required
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

Duties of the safety advisor may include:

- Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation
- Perform job site compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations
- Responsible for monitoring client’s company safety program
- Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs / seminars for clients
- Ensure the timely completion of accident/injury reporting when requested
- Plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate occupational safety programs
- Provide advice and recommendations to management and other client groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
- Design safety standards to conform to industry standards and federal, provincial and local regulations
- Perform GAP analysis, audits and other evaluations of health and safety programs
- Advise clients on missing or non-compliant components of their health and safety program
- Develop and implement complex safety programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes and work activities
- Coordinate inspections, investigations and occupational safety activities with clients
- Direct and review the analysis of accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs for clients
- Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the workplace
- Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures
- Provide direction and / or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel
- Provide training to managers and others on occupational safety issues
- Policy and procedure reviews and creation
- Client follow-ups and consultations
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong English communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
- Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
- Ongoing safety training
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations
- Clean drivers abstract
- Conduct all work activities in a professional and safe manner
- Appear to be well groomed and appropriate attire for all business functions
- Work experience as a role in health and safety in Construction, Manufacturing or Food Processing
- Capable of attending training seminars and other skill improvement courses

We look forward to hearing from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Must have a reliable vehicle

**Experience**:

- Health & Safety: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Health & Safety Education (required)

**Location**:

- Nova Scotia (required)

Work Location: On the road

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