Construction Health

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Health & Safety Officer to join the team in Nova Scotia. The Construction H&S Officer will coordinate and implement all aspects of Arcadis Health and Safety program as it applies to various site activities in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, COR, and Arcadis H&S policy and procedures.

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.
**Role description**:
Arcadis is seeking a Construction Health & Safety Officer to join the team in Nova Scotia. The Construction H&S Officer will coordinate and implement all aspects of Arcadis Health and Safety program as it applies to various site activities in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, COR, and Arcadis H&S policy and procedures.

**Role accountabilities**:

- Reads, understands and follows Arcadis Health and Safety Program, Policies and Procedures.
- Ensures health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities.
- Participation in daily H&S Meetings.
- Ensure Health and Safety compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- In charge of the compilation, updating and distribution of health and safety related documentation as required on site.
- Manage the daily health and safety activities related to administration and field work.
- Assist in developing and delivering required training programs as may be required.
- Conduct Health and Safety orientation of new employees; update and train existing employees as required.
- Complete regular site inspections and audits.
- Immediately report all workplace injuries.
- Participate in injury investigation, reporting and follow-up.
- Participate in incident investigations in a timely manner.
- Ensure project start-up activities are completed.
- Maintaining and updating third party compliance monitoring databases.

**Qualifications & Experience**:
Required Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in a related discipline preferred or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
- NCSO (National construction Safety officer) Certification
- Two (2) years relevant experience in Health & Safety
- A minimum of 5 years in Canada to be able to complete the Federal Background check
- Valid Driver License
- An understanding of Federal and provincial regulations and other regulatory authorities.
- Comprehensive construction experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certificate of Recognition (COR) Auditor Certification
- First Aid Trained
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Training preferred
- Ability to use Site Docs Safety Management Software is an Asset
- Experience on mining, and oil and gas sites is an asset
- Experience and Knowledge in demolitions, abatement and remediation would be an asset
- First Aid Certified
- Valid Construction Certifications: WAH, Confined Space, Asbestos Awareness, AWP License, Traffic Control, Propane Certificate, and etc.

Why Become an Arcadian?
Our work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.
We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients’ most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

As a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it’s not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate.

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