National Construction Safety Officer

Job Title: National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location/Project: Red Deer, MB

Status: Full Time

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Operations and working collectively with the Site Superintendent the NCSO will work to ensure compliance with Todd & Sargent Health, Safety and Environment Safety Program, and the Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support site supervision with implementation and management of the Todd & Sargent Safety Program
• Work with site Superintendent, General Foreman and Foreman to develop and facilitate an overall proactive safety culture on the work site
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with COR certification standards and Provincial Regulations.
• Act as a resource to field personnel to provide coaching, mentoring, and advice on all HS&E related matters
• Conduct monthly Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments on job sites.
• Ensure that the Site-Specific Safety Plan and Emergency Response Plan are updated accordingly
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections and incidents.
• In conjunction with the Site Superintendent investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Conduct new and young worker hire safety orientations. This will include subcontractors and visitor site-specific orientation.
• Monitor that appropriate safety training is occurring for new hires and ongoing training for existing employees.
• Maintain a complete list of appropriate safety training for subcontractors.
• Keep up to date with industry safety standards and regulations and ensure the company's compliance.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the job site.
• Serve as the point of contact for all safety-related matters and liaise with site supervision, workers and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Maintain site HS&E statistics.
• Maintain the HS&E safety communication bulletin board to ensure required documentation is readily available for review and audit purposes.
• Ensure that safety equipment and the required personal protective equipment is in place as required.
• Facilitate safety meetings and assist action items brought up in the HS&E meetings as required.
• Maintain field presence and document daily observations.
• Review field level hazard assessments, hazard identification, observation, and inspection forms daily to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Perform work site inspections in accordance with Todd & Sargent HS&E program
• Assist in the administration, documentation and management of the Company's COR program.
• Ongoing training for WHMIS/GHS and updates the SDS binder.
• Other responsibilities as requested by the site management.

Qualifications:

• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation, CRSP or CHSP would be an asset.
• 3-5 years' HS&E experience in an industrial construction environment, would be an asset.
• Valid Driver's License and Clean Driver's Abstract.
• End-User Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Monitor & Rescue and Intermediate First Aid.
• Must Have good working knowledge of the Provencial Health & Safety Acts, Policies, Regulations, and Industry Standards and Best Practices as they apply to the construction industry.
• Ability to build, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups.
• Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiries.
• Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a fast-paced working environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to deliver a message to a large group.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
• Understand the dynamics of working with unionized and non-unionized trades.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person