Occupational Health, Safety

OHS&E professionals are highly motivated individuals who are passionate about safety. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to changing priorities and circumstances. You are as comfortable in work boots interacting with employees as you are at a desk. As a team player, you are excited by the opportunity to use your strong experience to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You use vision and innovation to think beyond the immediate situation and explore multiple options.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Identify safety training needs within the Bronswerk - Halifax Group. Coordinate supervisor safety training courses/train the trainer.
- Responsible for allocating in-house training (ex. WHMIS, fit testing, forklift, and shop equipment standards) as necessary.
- Update, maintain and continually improve our safety program and manual/documentation.
- Maintain monthly Information Services Network (ISN) safety and training program (Shipyard requirement).
- Maintain a presence on site and meet client requirements for safety programming.
- Conduct site inspections and verify safe working conditions.
- Lead and participate in incident investigations (root cause / root cause analysis)
- Prepare and deliver Halifax Group weekly safety meetings (3 sites)
- Partake in new hire orientations, relating to safety.
- Coach and mentor employees on HSE policies, procedures and inspection completions.
- Maintain statistics for month-to-month and year-to-year analysis.
- Set standards, promote and influence a positive safety culture company wide.
- Participate in client weekly safety meetings onsite.
- Conduct safety inspections and JHA/FLRA (Field Level Risk Assessment) audits.
- Provide ongoing support to employees and front-line management in the effective execution of HSE programs and initiatives.
- Liaise with provincial OHSE for any inspections for the Halifax properties.
- Collaborate in the implementation of the company Integrated Management System (IMS) including the development procedures and best practices to meet standard requirements.

**Requirements**:

- at least one year of experience in a safety role.
- Thorough knowledge of Provincial OH&S acts and legislation.
- Certificate / diploma in OH&S or equivalent experience.
- Versatility, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work in changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
- Able to work independently to achieve goals
- All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and a Canadian Government Security clearance_.

**Reports To**:
Quality Assurance Manager

**Job Location**:
This position will be based at the ISI Shipyard and will travel to our other sites in Dartmouth.

**Who are we?**

Bronswerk Marine, a global leader of complete marine heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems providing turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide.

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**Why work for Bronswerk Group?**
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Group Insurance: Life, Dental, Health, Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Program
- Wellness Program
- Recognition Program
- Happy Hours, Teambuilding activities and more

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person