Safety Lead

1 week ago

Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area, Canada OSCO Construction Group Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Summary

This position, based in Bedford, NS, is responsible for providing safety leadership to management and employees through effective communication and guidance. To drive success, the Safety Lead will educate the workforce, ensuring a reduction in the number of workplace accidents. The ideal candidate must be able to brief employees on the day-to-day risks of the job, conduct orientations and discuss hazards and preventative measures with supervisors and management. The Safety Lead must invest time to understand the operations and type of work conducted. To ensure success, this position will effectively work with operations to continue to build a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct new employee safety orientations and arranging additional training as necessary
  • Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Lead and assist a team of Safety Coordinators in Nova Scotia
  • Conduct health & safety audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of the Company Safety Program while identifying any areas for improvement
  • Recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution of identified issues
  • Investigation and timely reporting of all incidents/accidents (personal injury, property damage, near misses, etc.)
  • Organize and facilitate regular toolbox talks
  • Participate in monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and effective communication of safety information to division managers
  • Organize emergency preparedness policy and procedure (emergency prevention, preparedness, and response)
  • Assist in managing employee's return to work program on site to ensure employee recovery and return to work
  • Travel to worksites will be required for this position
  • Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

  • Relevant safety experience in an industrial/unionized environment ideally within the Construction Industry considered an asset.
  • 5–7 years of safety experience in the construction industry, including a managerial background would be and asset.
  • Strong knowledge of legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions
  • Professional Safety designation (CSS, CSO, NCSO, CRSP) would be considered an asset
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs

Business Requirements

  • A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills coupled with proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs
  • Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License

Cultural Requirements

  • Self-Starter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision
  • Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with management and peers
  • Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming, and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

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