Safety Supervisor

EBC Inc is seeking a HSE Supervisor to support their operations in Ontario. As a HSE Supervisor you are responsible to monitor and support Health & Safety compliance on the projects. Responsible for auditing, inspecting and verifying the planning, organization and implementation of safety activities related to the prevention of accidents and occupational injuries on the projects. Assist in the development and implementation of supervisor training, advise and make recommendations to project supervisors and management on safety matters. Assist the company in maintaining COR certification by auditing the projects, identifying gaps, outlining an action plan, and provide input in the development of policies, programs, documentation and training resources for the safety team, management, supervisors, and workers to achieve success.
- Conduct weekly site inspections and yearly audits to identify compliance with expected practices and look for opportunities for improvement;
- Provide safety related information to Management, Project Manager, Supervisors;
- Supervise Projects Safety Coordinator accross the province;
- Deliver general orientation for all new managers;
- Control Health and Safety related documentation to ensure that it continues to meet current regulations when it is distributed to the projects for use;
- Conduct and supervise accident investigations. Review and forward reports to Management and to HR to ensure WSIB reporting requirements are met;
- Assist in the development of documentation and programs that will maintain COR certification;
- When conducting site inspections, identify hazards and suggest controls related to the various jobs, procedures, equipment and contaminants or particular situations;
- Recommend appropriate means of accident and incident prevention to managers related to corrective actions required;
- Monitor the development of projects emergency response / evacuation plans specific for the projects;
- Provide input to help resolve problems related to a specific safety concern;
- Participate in official inquiries by Government Officials according to established rules and provide projects with guidance to comply with orders;
- Counsel management (project managers and superintendant) on the steps to take to meet the safety requirements;
- Participate in the creation of project specific standards, methods and safety procedures;
- Maintain contact with Site Superintendent, Project Manager and provide support to enable them to develop a positive safety culture on their projects;
- Ensure consistency in expected safety performance on projects and verify that the progressive discipline system is being fairly and consistently applied on the projects;
- Track projects statistics related to both proactive activities and events to ensure that they fall in line with expectations;
- Contact HSE Manager for support or information when required.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions**

**Requirements**:

- Completion of a College or University program related to Safety practices in Construction
- Work experience on construction sites - Exposure to work involving formwork and concrete placement, in-water work, cofferdams, bridge work and rock breaking/excavation.
- Geographic and Cultural Diversity - Exposure to several regions, companies, and peoples to gain awareness of safety expectations and differences in business practices.
- Proficiency in the use of computer related business tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other commonly used programs (Paint, Adobe Acrobat, Database Programs and Internet Browsers). File management (copy, paste, rename, file and find) as well as taking screen shots and using basic graphics files (paint) to crop or highlight pictures and add text.
- Occupational Health and Safety training related to applicable Acts and Regulations, and an understanding of the background related to the requirement so they are able to describe why something should be done when questioned on it.
- Health and safety certifications including at a minimum a CHSO/NCSO Provincial recognition as well as working towards a minimum of Gold Seal Canadian Construction Association National Certification.

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED
- Independent and resourceful;
- Good communicator and positive leader;
- Teamwork;
- mobile and adaptable;
- works well under pressure;
- disciplined and structured;
- sense of responsibility and punctuality;
- respects the confidentiality of the project and workers.

Conditions Requirements Completion of a College or University program related to Safety practices in Construction Work experience on construction sites - Exposure to work involving formwork and concrete placement, in-water work, cofferdams, bridge work and rock breaking/excavation. Geographic and Cultural Diversity - Exposure to several regions, companies, and peoples to gain awareness of safety expectations and differences in business practices. Proficiency in the use of computer rel