Health & Safety Advisor

Position : Health and Safety Advisor

Location : Kitchener, On

**About us**: At AGF, we're a trailblazing force in reinforcing steel and post-tensioning, with more than 75 years of excellence and over 50,000 successful projects achieved. Renowned for our strong focus on health and safety, family spirit and culture of innovation, we take pride in being the heartbeat of major construction projects in Canada and across the globe.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the **Health and Safety Advisor** is responsible for planning, organizing and coordination of the health and safety activities for the Kitchener plant as well as our construction sites within the region. The advisor acts as an ambassador by promoting health and safety within and overseeing the development of healthy and safety policies, programs and behaviours. This position requires travel within the Kitchener area.

**Why work for AGF Rebar inc**:

- Full insurance coverage (health, dental, and vision) from day one;
- Annual wage increases and bonuses;
- Employer-matching RRSP (4%);
- Telemedicine program and employee assistance program from day one;
- 5 sick days;
- Physical activity reimbursement: $600 annually for physical activities to promote health and wellness;
- 3 weeks vacation plus 5 personal days

**Role and responsibilities**:

- Collaborate in the development and implementation of various H&S programs, policies, procedures and activties
- Support managers in the implementation and maintenance of various prevention programs;
- Conduct regular inspections of workplaces and work methods to ensure that safety rules are observed, that protective equipment is used properly and that all the necessary safety devices are in place and in good working order;
- Implement and maintain COR certification;
- Work with managers to develop and implement temporary assignments, accommodations and return to work plans for employees on occupational related disability leaves;
- Participate in risk analyses and make recommendations on safe working methods;
- Participate in the development of a H&S training program that meets the needs and responsibilities of employees and managers. Lead and / or coordinate training sessions;
- Ensure that employees receive the necessary safety training, in accordance with regulations and Company standards;
- Coordinate and facilitate the H&S committees of the various establishments and follow up on recommendations
- Coordinate the development and implementation of the general emergency measures plan;
- Participate in the establishment of priorities in terms of actions to be taken to achieve the set objectives, follow the corporate action plan;
- Participate in the establishment of H&S indicators and statistics;
- Coach and advice supervisors and team leaders in H&S matters as well as providing appropriate advice on improving managers' interventions in H&S and prevention;
- Set up and update the WHMIS monitoring system;
**General Skills**
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a Health & safety advisor in construction;
- Construction Safety Officers (CSO), or applicable Post-Secondary education in safety (an asset)
- Ability to travel within the Kitchener region (weekly)
- Knowledge of and ability with leadership skills including mediation skills

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Health & Safety Advisor: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person