Occupational Health and Safety
3 months ago
Are you a safety focused Occupational Health and Safety professional with a passion for keeping everyone on a worksite safe? Are you passionate about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?
The Universal Group, recognized as one of Canada's best-managed companies in 2023, has an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Health and Safety Advisor to join our Health and Safety team. Reporting to the Regional OHS Manager - Western Canada, the OHS Advisor ensuring the safety of traffic control personnel at work sites and strict adherence to transport guidelines, encompassing the Ministry of Transportation Traffic Management Manual, Worksafe OHS Regulations, and the company's own OHS guidelines.
**What you will be responsible for**:
Supporting Field Staff
Support and coach field staff in the safe operation of their duties.
Engage in conflict resolution to de-escalate difficult situations.
Administer training and facilitate timely corrective actions for safety shortcomings on site.
Perform TCP (Traffic Control Person) duties to cover employee breaks/shortages.
Administer first aid if necessary.
Investigation Work
Conduct site inspections regularly to ensure safety compliance.
Complete investigations into accidents, unsafe acts on-site, etc.
Conduct Drug and Alcohol reasonable checklists and, if necessary, send employees for Drug and Alcohol testing.
Administrative Activities
Liaise with clients to ensure regulatory compliance and safety of Universal staff on sites.
Assist with internal COR audits.
Review Health & Safety related documentation.
Assist in the development and communication of Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
Company Program Facilitation
Facilitate the Universal Mentorship Program (UMP).
Facilitate the Universal Group's Injured Worker Engagement Program.
**What you get from us**:
Excellent compensation package.
Access to a Health and Wellness Program.
Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities.
An amazing culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work.
**What we need from you**:
Certified as a Traffic Control Person (TCP) by a WorkSafe approved training provider. Experience working as a TCP is a strong asset.
Class 5 Driver's License.
BCCSA Certified COR Internal Audit or willingness to obtain.
Level 2 First Aid or willingness to obtain.
Diploma/Certificate and/or previous work experience in Occupational Health and Safety is an asset.
Certification and/or work experience as a CSO or OFA is an asset.
Experience with Health and Safety software such as Salus.
Experience with Office 365 and G-Suite.
Experience with Investigation.
Why Universal Group?
The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.
The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.
The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.
For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
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