Health and Safety Specialist

1 month ago


Castlegar, Canada FortisBC Full time

Job Summary:

The Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation and adherence to Fortis BC health and safety standards, policies, programs, and procedures. This includes providing first aid coverage, facilitating workplace safety orientations, and auditing critical tool inventory for compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist management in maintaining compliance with Fortis BC key health and safety principles, standards, policies, programs, and procedures.
  • Provide primary level III first aid coverage for designated areas.
  • Fulfill "hole-watch" responsibilities to support compliance with confined space work practices.
  • Facilitate generation worksite safety orientations for employees and contractors.
  • Audit and maintain critical tool inventory to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Participate in Generation safe work practice committees, such as Generation Lockout and Generation Compliance.
  • Perform duties of a lower classification as required.

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 diploma.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license.
  • Occupational Level III First Aid Certification.
  • Completion of a one (1) year occupational health and safety (OHS) college or university certificate or diploma program.
  • Five (5) years' related work experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Knowledge of Hydro Electric Generation environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of internal and external safety standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Additional Information:

  • This position is required to participate with internal key operational stakeholders in the area of job hazard analysis development.
  • Overtime requirements: This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs.


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