Safety Advisor

**Safety Advisor Job Opportunity**

**Company Overview**

Norcon Construction Services is a Heavy Industrial Civil Construction company based in Edmonton, Alberta. We are experienced in both large and small civil construction projects with a focus on exceeding client’s expectations while building projects safely, on budget and ahead of schedule.

We are a company that truly cares about our people and our clients which is demonstrated in everything we do. Our clients put their trust in us, and to deliver on our promises and obligations we rely on our experienced team. Without our talented and dedicated people, we would not be able to support our clients needs and expectations.

At Norcon, we are here to provide meaningful value to our clients while building long standing, trusting relationships.

**Role**

Safety Advisors are expected to focus on building relationships with all craft, staff, and clients in order to ensure that there is a positive morale for full buy in of all policies and procedures that are in place. As a Health, Safety, and Environmental Professional, you will play a key role in the execution and implementation of our HSE programs for all projects. All while assisting with continuous improvement of the corporate HSE management system.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work closely with operations management to ensure effective implementation of health, safety and environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Assist in the development and distribution of HSE alerts and lessons learned bulletins.
- Participate in the conduct of detailed, fact-based incident management.
- Acquire clear competence and understanding in executing HSE program in all types of situations (project start up, duration and close out)
- Oversee and provide safety coverage for field personnel and assists them in answering safety questions.
- Act as a resource to supervisors on OH&S requirements, how the laws are distinguished and need to be followed.
- Coach operations management with performing daily/weekly/monthly safety meetings.
- Organize and attend client and corporate health and safety meetings to review safety initiatives, concerns, or issues so they can be communicated or acted upon as required.
- Develop and review safety manuals, safe work practices and job procedures.
- Collect and analyze statistical data, produce leading and lagging indicator trends.
- Independently lead Tool-Box-Talks and Safety meetings.
- Develop and enhance Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practice documents based on existing materials.
- Understand all site, business unit or division safety programs, company codes of business conduct, site specific procedures and management systems.
- Support the subcontractor prequalification and selection process.
- Assist with the hire-on process of all workers to ensure all required certificates are obtained and orientations are completed.
- Deliver internal safety training courses as needed, or source external training to satisfy training needs.
- Maintain accounts with ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, and Avetta.
- Coordinate active WCB claims and monitor the modified work program.
- Support the annual COR auditing process, and client audits as required.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a safety advisory role and field experience.
- NCSO certification is an asset.
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate or Diploma.
- Experience working in a professional environment (ex. corporate office)
- Prior construction industry experience is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of a Health, Safety and Environment Management System.
- Knowledge of Provincial Occupational Health and Safety regulations is required.
- Experience is incident investigation and claim management is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to maintain the following safety tickets: CSTS, Ground Disturbance Level 2, Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, WHMIS, TDG, Train the Trainer, and Auditor Certification Courses.

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person