Field Safety Advisor
Saint John - Canada
Job Summary
We are seeking a Field Safety Advisor to join our team in Dartmouth NS. This role supports operations across three companies within our division; CFM PumpsPlus and Irving Equipment providing exposure to industry-leading work in technology heavy lifting and specialized transportation.
You will gain experience in diverse field operations and complex high-risk environments while playing a key role in ensuring the health safety and environmental well-being of our employees and contractors. You will support the development and implementation of safety programs maintain a strong and visible field presence and collaborate closely with operations to foster a proactive high-performing culture of safety excellence.
Responsibilities
- Partner with management and operations to reinforce safety expectations through consistent coaching and engagement. Provide expertise and guidance on safety standards best practices and riskmitigation strategies.
- Maintain a strong and visible field presence emphasizing proactive prevention and leadingindicator activities.
- Assist employees in identifying hazards and implementing effective controls to reduce risk.
- Maintain and support the execution of safety policies and procedures aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements. Continuously identify opportunities to improve safety processes procedures and technologies.
- Deliver training toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions to strengthen knowledge and reinforce safe work behaviors.
- Lead thorough investigations of incidents accidents and near misses ensuring accurate documentation rootcause analysis and followup on corrective actions
- Manage key health and safety programs including Hazard ID audits safety meetings and Joint Health & Safety Committees (JHSCs).
- Monitor compliance with internal and external requirements and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Analyze safety KPIs and incident data to identify trends emerging risks and improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Safety or related discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in occupational health and safety preferably across diverse industries. Strong knowledge of OHS regulations within NS as well as CSA standards and industrys best practices.
- Completion of or commitment to complete CSNS COR Auditor training.
- Experience developing and delivering safety training.
- Valid Class 5 drivers license and ability to travel.
Salary Range: $71500 - $105000
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more