Health & Safety Advisor (Night Shift)

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Health & Safety Advisor (Night Shift) to evaluate & monitor health & safety hazards & develop control strategies for Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Sector job sites. This position will require the successful candidate to inspect construction, industrial, & commercial (as well as various other) workplaces to ensure compliance with company / client policies & procedures as well as government legislation & industry best practice standards.

This position will require a working knowledge of the mechanical & electrical fields to ensure an adequate understanding of the unique hazards & challenges our employees face. The successful candidate should be familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct safety & environmental audits within the mechanical & electrical operations
• Inspect worksites to ensure that equipment & materials do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or to the general public to ensure compliance with Company / Client Policy & Legislation
• Review/perform/complete incident & inspection reports & ensure that corrective action & follow-up is taken
• Participate in the development and implementation of health & safety programs & strategies related to mechanical & electrical work
• Participate in the development of safe work practices & job procedures
• Maintain inventory of safe work practices & job procedures
• Provide consultation & deliver training programs to employees on issues of health & safety (ICI)
• Coordinate/Assist site activity & ensure that the duties, responsibilities, & authority are clearly defined
• Assist, advise & coach manager(s) & supervisors
• Review & investigate problems not resolved by site supervisors & contractors
• Ensure that appropriate practices & procedures are provided to supervisory staff
• Review the maintenance of safety equipment
• Conduct audits of subcontractor loss control programs
• Support and ensure accurate investigation, reporting, & effective cleanup of spills related to the B&M Environmental program.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision
• Values and Respects Others
• Excellent and professional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent safety reporting skills
• Above average observation skills
• Proficient with computer and mobile applications
• Be able to multi-task and meet deadlines as required
• Be able to take direction and learn from Senior Health and Safety Professionals

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years' of experience within the HSE related field
• NCSO, CUSP, CRSP designations are assets
• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Studies or equivalent
• Training in Fall Protection/Working at Heights, First-Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Electrical Awareness, Asbestos Awareness are assets
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal HSE regulations, programs and standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, and other HSE databases
• Languages: fluently read, write, and speak in English

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working within the ICI construction sector. Holding a Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Plumber/Pipe Fitter and Journeyman Sheet Metal is considered an asset.
• Familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards
• Ability to recognize hazards as well as advise on appropriate safe work methods
• Ability to understand technical drawings/systems

The expected salary range for this role is between $70,000 - $85,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate's qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald's total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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