Health & Safety Administrator

Northern Strands Group of Companies is currently recruiting to fulfill the role of a **Health & Safety Administrator. **The Health and Safety Administrator performs all Health & Safety administrative duties requiring initiative, independence, and confidentiality in the Health and Safety Department. The Health & Safety Administrator assists the Quality Health Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Manager to develop, administer, implement, and evaluate company wide occupational health and safety programs.
The Health and Safety Admin will also assist in ensuring a systematic training program is in place which includes all staff and covers all applicable legislation. The Health and Safety Admin will assist the QHSE Manager designing and maintaining systems for internal reporting of compliance with both internal and external safety rules. The Health and Safety Administrator provides administrative support to the QHSE Manager and to the Trainer. Reporting directly to the QHSE Manager, the Health and Safety Administrator plays a key role in the execution of daily tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the organization.
To command a strong reputation for quality and excellence, Northern Strands believes that knowledgeable people are crucial assets. We hire and develop the best people who are dedicated, ethical, and committed to continuous improvement.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist in the Continual Improvement of Health Safety and Environmental Management Program

and related materials
- Maintain Safety Databases for the Group of Companies
- Build and maintain our job site binders required health and safety documents
- Participate in the implementation phase and provide administrative support pertaining to Site Docs
- Filing of Documents for Health, Safety, and Environmental, ensuring communication with

various personnel as required
- Distribute Health and Safety information to field and other necessary departments as required
- Develop and implement organized filing systems
- Maintain filing systems as required, both electronically and paper copies
- Liaise with the Trainer ensuring that required training is conducted for employees in

order to meet job site requirements and to maintain certifications
- Schedule pre-employment/pre-access drug and alcohol testing
- Analyze regulations and provide guidance on compliance, ensuring all employees understand what the obligations are with respect to meeting health and safety regulations
- Assist with and monitor return-to-work programs
- Coordinate and schedule employee training, as required
- Other related duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to create organized filing systems and processes
- Ability to multi‐task
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access would be

an asset but is not necessary)
- Two years’ experience in an administrative role, preferably within the construction or mining

industry
- Post‐secondary education or equivalent experience relating to office or site administration
- Experience and training in Safety administration is preferred
- Any applicable safety certificates would be an asset
- Willingness to attend SCSA training as required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Competitive wage based on experience
- Employee Group benefits including health, dental, short-term, long-term, and life insurance
- Matching Company RSP contributions
- Support in your career development aspirations

**NORTHERN STRANDS**
Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining Engineering & Manufacturing, and Certified Mining & Construction comprising 14 divisions ranging from rigging/lifting products, fall protection, suspended access, agri-business field services and safety training to mining site services, fabrication, rentals, repairs, testing and recertification. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.
Northern Strands is an equal opportunity employer.
- We thank all applicants, however only those selected to continue the recruitment process will be contacted._