Field Safety Coordinator
Field Safety Coordinator
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Job Description
Job Summary
This position based in Bedford NS is responsible for providing safety leadership to management and employees through effective communication and guidance. To drive success the safety coordinator will educate the workforce ensuring a reduction in the number of workplace accidents. The ideal candidate must be able to brief employees on the daytoday risks of the job conduct orientations and discuss hazards and preventative measures with supervisors and management. The Safety Coordinator must invest time to understand the operations and type of work conducted. To ensure success the safety coordinator will effectively work with operations to continue to build a strong safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Conduct new employee safety orientations and arranging additional training as necessary
- Assist supervision with Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Conduct health & safety audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of the Company Safety Program while identifying any areas for improvement
- Recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution of identified issues
- Investigation and timely reporting of all incidents/accidents (personal injury property damage near misses etc.)
- Organize and facilitate regular toolbox talks
- Participate in monthly Joint Health & Safety meetings and effective communication of safety information to division managers
- Organize emergency preparedness policy and procedure (emergency prevention preparedness and response)
- Assist in managing employees return to work program on site to ensure employee recovery and return to work
- Travel to worksites will be required for this position
- Additional duties as assigned
Technical Requirements
- Relevant safety experience in an industrial/unionized environment ideally within the Construction Industry considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of legislated requirements in applicable jurisdictions
- Professional Safety designation (CSS CSO NCSO CRSP) would be considered an asset
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs
Business Requirements
- A detailoriented focus with strong analytical expertise
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills coupled with proven ability to work well in a fastpaced deadline driven environment
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs
- Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License
Cultural Requirements
- SelfStarter with the ability to work towards success with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with management and peers
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage life insurance RRSP and taxfree savings account options. Additionally we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John New Brunswick. Since that time the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel Concrete Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an everexpanding number of constructionrelated companies and divisions serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
