Health and Safety Advisor

2 weeks ago

Sturgeon County, Canada Whitson Contracting Ltd Full time

**About us**

Whitson Contracting Ltd. is a professional general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional and infrastructure construction. We provide innovative and top-quality construction solutions to our clients while creating an employee and safety culture that promotes opportunity, growth and protection of people and the environment..

We are seeking a driven and self-motivated individual to fill the role of Health and Safety Advisor. Under the direction of our HSE & HR Manager, the role will be Health and Safety focused with an opportunity to gain experience in Human Resources Management.

As a member of the HSE and HR team, you will promote a strong employee and safety culture through the development and continual improvement of health, safety, environmental and employment programs.

**Responsibilities**:
Health and Safety (90%)
- Support the maintenance of health, safety and environmental policies, processes, and procedures.
- Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, maintain minutes and follow up on action lists.
- Monitor, track and record daily paperwork submittals.
- Maintain key performance metric, incident, and corrective action tracking sheets.
- Complete employee onboarding tasks and conduct orientations.
- Track and file employee training certifications; Schedule new and renewal training as needed.
- Assist with the preparation of safety talks, presentations, and training materials for employee meetings.
- Support the development and modification of site-specific safety and environmental plans; print and supply construction job binders.
- Schedule and conduct inspections of worksites, emergency equipment and personal protective equipment. Organize the use of outside vendors as needed.
- Participate in annual COR audits and action planning.
- Maintain and update employee, tool/equipment, training, hazardous materials and SDS databases, lists and boards.
- Coordinate and support the investigation of near misses and incidents and complete paperwork. submissions as required by our clients and regulatory authorities (WCB, OHS).
- Support early and safe return to work planning for injured and ill employees; coordinate and complete forms, schedule meetings and monitor progress.
- Maintain and update 3rd party contractor management databases (IsNetworld, Avetta & Complyworks).
- Collect, compile, and report health and safety statistics as per client requirements.
- Communicate and coordinate worksite mobilization of subcontractors.
- Additional duties as needed to support the business.

HR (10%)
- Maintain and update employee files.
- Additional duties as needed to support the business.

**Key Competencies**:

- Effective Communication_
- Able to articulate both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies in a manner that builds trust, respect, and credibility, including in-person and technology-assisted communication.
- Interpersonal Rapport_
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including exercising tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when dealing with employees, subcontractors, and external stakeholders and clients.
- Planning and Organizing_
- Organized and detailed oriented, with excellent research and analytical skills.
- Adaptable to new technologies and changing needs within a fast-faced environment; able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, set and meet deadlines and adjust priorities.
- Teamwork and Cooperation_
- Work cooperatively and productively with others within and across business units to achieve common goals, demonstrate respect, collaboration, and consensus-building.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Minimum of 3-5 years of health and safety experience in a construction environment; HR experience would be considered an asset but not necessary.
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation.
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate or Diploma.
- Experience with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and audits.
- CRSP designation or willingness to work towards obtaining.
- Working knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal
- Health, safety, environmental and employment legislation.
- Confined Space and Technical Rescue experience considered an asset.

**Employment Conditions**:

- Class 5 Drivers, with a clear abstract history for travel between office and worksites. A company vehicle is available for use.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment Alcohol & Drug test. This includes legal, illegal drugs and medications.
- Ability to provide a criminal background clearance.

**Job Type and Schedule**:

- Full-Time
- Reports to the HSE & HR Manager
- Monday to Friday, 8.5 hour shift which includes two 15 minute paid breaks and 30 min unpaid lunch.

**Benefits and Compensation**:

- Comprehensive benefit package including RRSP matching.
- Vacation, Sick and Flex Days
- Education Reimbursement

**Ability to Commute/Relocate**:

- Able to commute to our head office location: Pro North Industrial Park.

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