Safety Advisor

Job Title: Safety Advisor III Location: Markham, ON Model: Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office Wed & Fri WFH) **Safety Sensitive - D&A + Drivers Abstract Required** High-Level Description • This role exists to provide H&S support and guidance to regional locations. This includes the tactical delivery and execution of Health & Safety programs aligned with Strategic Priorities and in support of regional initiatives. This is only accomplished united with our company values of safety, integrity, respect and inclusion. Specific Accountabilities: • Effective field health and safety technical support in our day-to-day operations. • Effective support of Regional Leadership in achieving health and safety goals while executing local plans. • Effective health and safety support to Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs). • Provide support with implementation of the GDS Health and Safety Program. • Delivery of select safety training courses and coordination of select third party training courses. • Leading preventable motor vehicle incident investigations and supporting the Incident Investigations Team for personal injury events that involve GDS employees. • Provide onsite initial incident response (as required) for GDS, Corporate Service and Project incidents involving employees and contractors. • Provide support and subject matter expertise with implementation, integration and maintenance of GDS and Safety & Reliability (S&R) Health and Safety Programs. • Work in collaboration with the Occupational Hygiene team to coordinate/conduct Industrial Hygiene Testing (EarFit testing, respirator fit testing, noise dosimetry testing, area noise testing, lead sampling, etc.), as required. • Visible safety leadership through regular field visits, project support and project orientation/kick-off, and support of local Safety Roundtables. • Support people leaders with provision of early and safe return to work. • Support Real Estate Workplace Service (REWS) group, as required (fire drills, Fire Captain Training, etc.). • Advising people leaders in incident severity assessments for Drug & Alcohol Testing Process decision making purposes. • Provide assurance activity support (audits), as required. • Local liaison with regulators as required (eg. MLITSD) Scope/Dimension: • Trusted Advisor for Safety in the Eastern Region • Supports the development of broader GDS & Central Services Safety Objectives • Works independently to fulfill responsibilities and networks with stakeholders as required to achieve desired outcomes. • Leads and supports initiatives, objectives and issues having the potential to impact worker safety and the success of the safety management system. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Perform day-to-day duties aligning with our client's vision and organizational direction. Focus on successful execution of tasks, managing priorities and responsibilities for the business unit objectives. • Related University Degree, for candidates who do not possess a University Degree an additional three years of related experience is required. • Minimum of 4 years of Occupational Safety Experience • Demonstrated ability to be innovative, self-managed, strategic, initiate and manage change, work collaboratively, negotiate, influence without authority, facilitate, solve problems, make decisions, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results. • Strong research, problem solving, observation, analytical, and report writing skills with a keen attention to detail. • Proven interpersonal, communication (all project organizational levels), writing and computer skills. Excellent adult education and presentation skills. Preferred: • 4 Years of Occupational Safety Experience in the Oil and Gas Sector Working Conditions • Primary location is office based with travel (20%) throughout the Region from Markham to Burlington, Brampton and Barrie. May be required to provide vacation coverage for other locations within Ontario. • Valid driver’s license and good driving record • Occasional overnight travel required