Safety Coordinator

**Safety Coordinator / Equipment Trainer**

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Nuna is the largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, earthworks, and mine construction contractor in Canada.

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**We offer**:

- 2 week on / 2 week off rotations.
- Very Competitive hourly rate with Overtime pay,
- Extensive benefits including company matching RRSP plan.
- Employee recognition program,
- Exceptional Rotation allowances,
- Commercial flights, accommodations and meals are provided

**Location**:Site - Northwest Territories

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**

Promotes safety awareness through day-to-day attitudes and actions as a reminder to employees that work safety is the highest priority within the Company. Assess and sign off new and experienced heavy equipment operators on their abilities operating equipment.

**POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS**
- 75% time safety coordinator.
- 25% time - Equipment Trainer / Assessor.

**Duties***:

- Assess heavy equipment operators on various pieces of equipment and be able to review, analyze and sign off on their capabilities.
- Administer the site's Safety Program daily.
- Develop and maintain the required Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safe Work Procedures and ensure they are distributed to the necessary Nuna / Client / Customer personnel, and then filed in the appropriate locations for employee access.
- Review work sites, equipment, procedures, and practices with the intention of identifying and correcting hazards.
- Identify, deliver, and administer all required safety training for supervisors and employees.
- Post all Safety bulletins, Safety Posters and Safety rules and Regulations.
- Assist Project Manager(s) in accident investigations, analysis, and preparation of accident
reports and summaries.
- Ensure that all pertinent safety reports are submitted as required.
- Prepare a description of identified unsafe conditions and the steps taken to correct these
conditions.
- Prepare a copy of inspection reports on equipment.
- Prepare a copy of Field Safety Inspection checklist.
- Ensure that corrective action has been taken whenever deficiencies are identified.
- Review accident reports to keep up to date on the project and the Company's safety
performance.
- Conduct site orientation for new site employees including contractors.
- Undertake other duties as requested from time to time by the Project Manager.

**OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Work in compliance of Nuna's and / or the client's policies and procedures.
- Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
- Uphold safety policies and promote safety awareness through day-to-day attitudes and actions.
- Ensure that the job site is safe, free of hazards and / or dangerous conditions prior to the commencement of any work.
- Utilize the safeguards, safety appliances and personal protective equipment or devices provided pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, including the Mines Act of the province or territory in which your workplace is located.
- Provide guidance and direction to employees with respect to Nuna policies and procedures.
- Ensure all employees are Fit for Duty.
- Workers receive site specific orientation and general safety training.
- Workers possess and use appropriate PPE.
- Workers are properly trained prior to operating equipment or machinery.
- Workers are attentive and mentally aware, free from the effects of drug and alcohol
- Lead the conduct of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with your team and ensure employees perform JHAs when required.
- Investigate all health, safety, and environmental incidents to learn root causes. Share lessons learned to help prevent future incidents.
- Conduct daily inspections of the workplace.

**Qualifications**
- You will be a registered NCSO or CSO.
- Previous experience as a heavy equipment trainer or experience as a heavy equipment operator (dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, haul trucks, etc.)
- You will have previous experience working in the heavy civil construction industries, preferably in the mining industry.
- You will be able to communicate (verbally and written) fluently.
- Your previous experience will include working in remote locations and with a diverse group of individuals, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), SharePoint or other Web based database systems.

Nuna is committed to the principle of employment equity. We welcome diversity and encourage all who are qualified to express their interest.

Only those with previous experience working in Canada's North on heavy civil earthworks projects will be selected for interviews.