Site Safety Advisor

Health and safety advisers are responsible for keeping people safe at their work sites. They assist in developing policies and procedures to make sure people are not harmed by their jobs, investigate, and report accidents, and provide guidance to leaders on how to comply with the law. They may also take responsibility for health-related projects, such as organizing talks and training for staff.

**Required Skills**:
Ability to effectively work within a group and problem solve.

Display a clear and concise decision-making approach.

Demonstrate strong leadership skills within the health and safety discipline.

Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work requirements effectively with mínimal direction.

Understanding of technical certifications (journeyman, etc.) for specific skills.

Strong written and oral communication.

Strong Interpersonal skills supporting a coaching and mentoring approach.

A solid understanding of safety procedures.

Be familiar with and understand the Health and Safety legislation and regulations

**Qualification and Education Requirement**

Minimum OFA Level 2 or greater

Injury management

Incident investigation training or experience

Minimum 5 years in construction

Certified CSO or NCSO preferred

COR audit valid certification or working towards

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing various duties, while meeting scheduled deadlines.

Full understanding and working knowledge of Pedre’s Occupational Health and Safety

Valid class 5 drivers’ license

**Key Responsibilities**

Provide leadership, direction, training, and expertise toward the implementation of Health and Safety Management programs by internal stakeholders and contractors

Investigating health-related complaints and cases of ill health (Covid-19)

Carrying out risk assessments as needed

Participate in and manage internal field audits and inspections.

Keep an inventory on all safety related items (Fall protection, Confined Space, General PPE)

Place supply requests for PPE inventory when needed

Review confined space entry procedures and sign off’s

Ensure fall protection plans are being completed

Participate in rescue drills

Active member of the Emergency Support Team.

Ensure that equipment is being installed correctly and safely

Identify potential hazards and corrective actions

Determining ways of reducing risks

Compiling safety statistics and writing reports

Running health and safety meetings for all workers including sub-contractors

Act as point of contact for local, provincial, or federal regulatory groups within assigned regional area of responsibility

Keeping up to date and ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation.

Completing all new hire and sub-contractors ‘orientations.

Ensure that the site safety board is up to date and relevant

Review and update FLHA’s for all employees and subcontractors

Ensure equipment daily inspections are completed

Act as coach/mentor/resource regarding safety issues to field teams.

Provide operational Health and Safety support for field activities

**Expectations**

Embodies our companies’ vision, goals, and values.

Willing to take part in additional specialty training

Clearly understands the job description

Perform the responsibilities adequately.

Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03