Field Safety Coordinator

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The OH&S Field Safety Coordinator will be responsible for working with the Corporate OHS Manager, General Superintendent, and OH&S Administrator in a collaborative and team approach to ensure site compliance with OH&S legislation and providing support in promoting a culture of safety at Wales McLelland Construction.

**SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES / SITE SUPPORT**
- Attend Site start-up meetings, assist with Mob-In procedures
- Work with site personnel to perform walk through site inspections
- Pre-Job Review of all required safety checklists
- Assist with the Identification of current or previously unknown hazards
- Assist site safety personnel in establishing controls for each know hazard.
- Work with site personnel to conduct detailed investigations, report and follow up action items for every injury, accident, or near miss incident
- Conduct monthly Site Safety inspections and reporting
- Identify and review various health and safety concerns specific to the work site
- Provide information and act as a resource to the Joint Health & Safety Committee, site safety personnel, and Site Superintendents

**SUBCONTRACTOR SAFETY**
- Assist with requests to subs for OHS information, follow up with required information
- Work with our sub-trade partners to improve safe work practices and required OHS documentation

**SAFETY ADMINISTRATION REVIEW**
- Review all safety infractions (WM and ST), incident/investigation reports, and WorkSafe Inspections
- Report to OHS Manager re site safety inspection findings

**COR AUDIT SUPPORT**
- Assist with the annual OHS Program audit
- Assist with the development and implementation of the COR action items following the annual audit
- Engage field staff to ensure their understanding of the COR action items

**SAFETY ASSET MANAGEMENT**
- Assist with the distribution of first aid items and safety items to sites

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial construction/site safety (on-site safety support when required)
- Construction Safety Officer or NCSO training
- Solid knowledge of construction experience, processes, and site safety
- Valid BC Driver’s License (Note position involves travel to various WM site operations across Lower Mainland)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation
- Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Management (or better)
- COR Internal Auditor certification
- Valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA 2) minimum
- Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear and accurate documentation
- Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations in a professional manner; take an educational approach to provide safety support to Operations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent oral/interpersonal communication skills

**The Benefits of Working at Wales McLelland**:

- Leading compensation package
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Opportunity for growth and career development
- Exposure to challenging and complex projects
- Education allowance
- Leadership and training opportunities

**Salary**: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Experience: construction/ site safety: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Construction Safety Officer or NCSO training (required)
- BC Driver's License (required)
- Valid Occupational First Aid Level 2 certification (preferred)
- COR Internal Auditor certification (preferred)