Health Safety Lead

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its knowhow to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges roads highways tunnels marine installations etc. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in largescale projects such as the SamuelDeChamplain Bridge the R seau Express M tropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydroelectric power station located near Fort StJohn in British Columbia. Our seasoned team of engineers project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams power stations tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

• Conduct weekly site inspections and yearly audits to identify compliance with expected practices and look for opportunities for improvement;
  
• Provide safetyrelated information to Management Project Manager Supervisors;
  
• Supervise Health and Safety Coordinators on the project;
  
• Deliver general orientation for all new managers;
  
• Control Health and Safety related documentation to ensure that it continues to meet current regulations when it is distributed to the projects for use;
  
• Conduct and supervise accident investigations. Review and forward reports to Management and to HR to ensure reporting requirements are met;
  
• Assist in the development of documentation and programs that will maintain COR certification;
  
• When conducting site inspections identify hazards and suggest controls related to the various jobs procedures equipment and contaminants or particular situations;
  
• Recommend appropriate means of accident and incident prevention to managers related to corrective actions required;
  
• Monitor the development of projects emergency response / evacuation plan;
  
• Provide input to help resolve problems related to a specific safety concern;
  
• Participate in official inquiries by Government Officials according to established rules and provide projects with guidance to comply with orders;
  
• Counsel management (project managers and superintendent) on the steps to take to meet the safety requirements;
  
• Participate in the creation of project specific standards methods and safety procedures;
  
• Ensure the application and the followup of the OHS Management Program on the assigned project;
  
• Maintain contact with Site Superintendent Project Manager and provide support to enable them to develop a positive safety culture on the project;
  
• Ensure consistency in expected safety performance on projects and verify that the progressive discipline system is being fairly and consistently applied;
  
• Track statistics related to both proactive activities and events to ensure that they fall in line with expectations;
  
• Contact HSE Manager for support or information when required.
  

Requirements

• Completion of a College or University program related to Safety practices in Construction;
  
• CRSP preferred;
  
• Work on Construction / Industrial sites specifically in British Columbia;
  
• Minimum 8 years in a health and safety role within the heavy civil construction industry;
  
• Geographic and Cultural Diversity Exposure to several regions companies and people to gain awareness of safety expectations and differences in business practices;
  
• Thorough knowledge of incident investigations and root cause analysis;
  
• Proficiency in the use of computerrelated business tools such as Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and other commonly used programs (Paint Adobe Acrobat Database Programs and Internet Browsers);
  
• File management (copy paste rename file and find) as well as taking screen shots and using basic graphics files (paint) to crop or highlight pictures and add text;
  
• Occupational Health and Safety training related to applicable Acts and Regulations and an understanding of the background related to the requirement so they are able to describe why something should be done when questioned on it;
  
• Health and safety certifications including at a minimum a CHSO/NCSO Provincial recognition as well as working towards a minimum of Gold Seal Canadian Construction Association National Certification. A desire serious ambition and action plan towards achieving a CRSP CHSC or other senior OHS designation should be expected;
  
• Other standard safety related certifications (or the ability to achieve them) that allow for ease of moving on/between projects. (First Aid Confined Spaces Training);
  
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively when working within teams;
  
• Bilingual (an asset) but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
  

• Independent and resourceful;
  
• Good communicator and positive leader;
  
• Teamwork;
  
• Mobile and adaptable;
  
• Works well under pressure;
  
• Disciplined and structured;
  
• Sense of responsibility and punctuality;
  
• Respects the confidentiality of the project and workers.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
  
• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred ProfitSharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada s Best Managed Companies.