Monitoring and supporting Health & Safety compliance on a tunneling project located in the Lower Mainland of BC.
Responsible for auditing inspecting and verifying the safety planning organization and implementation of safety activities related to the prevention of accidents and occupational injuries on construction sites. Advise and make recommendations to the team as well as project supervisors and management on safety matters. Assist the company in maintaining its different certifications by ensuring compliance spot auditing identifying gaps outlining an action plan and providing input in the development of policies programs documentation and training resources for the safety team management supervisors and workers to achieve success.
Requirements
Shall have at least ten years cumulative direct experience working as a safety coordinator for similar projects of similar scope.
Completion of a College or University program related to Safety practices.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively when working within teams.
Previous work experience in BC on tunneling projects and/or underground mining.
Work on large Construction / Industrial sites specifically in British Columbia; preferably on a broad range of work involving labour and equipment operation surveying/engineering traffic control quality control project support/supervision and trades.
Proficiency in the use of computer-related business tools such as Microsoft Office.
Occupational Health and Safety training related to applicable Acts and Regulations and an understanding of the background related to the requirement to explain the reasons why things are done when questioned.
Other standard safety-related certifications (or the ability to achieve them).
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively when working within teams.
Mine Rescue Certification work experience with road headers certified instructor in fall protection/confined space considered an asset.
CSA Advanced First Aid (or current BC OFA Level 3).
Benefits
Competitive salary
4 weeks of annual vacation
Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer)
Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
Training and development programs
Employee assistance program
Diverse innovative and stimulating environment
A company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done
Firm recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies
Work on Construction / Industrial sites specifically in Ontario; preferably on a broad range of work involving labour and equipment operation, surveying-engineering, traffic control, quality control, project support/supervision, and trades; Geographic and Cultural Diversity with exposure to several regions, companies, and peoples to gain awareness of safety expectations and differences in business practices; Proficiency in the use of computer related 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 to explain the reasons why things are done when questioned; Health and safety certifications including a minimum 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, such as First Aid, Confined Spaces Training, etc; Ability to work independently and communicate effectively when working within teams.
Education
Completion of a College or University program related to Safety practices in Construction;