health and safety advisor
Description
This position requires direct experience and a depth of knowledge on safety factors for the heavy civil and industrial sector. To be successful in the position, the Health and Safety Advisor will have a high degree of emotional intelligence and an ability to balance prioritizing tasks to meet operational needs and proactively guiding the Company towards continuous HSE improvement. This is a long-term full-time position with a successful Company in the Community for 25 years. RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES * Participate in the coaching of employees promoting health and safety in the workplace, promoting a proactive approach to safety with a focus on prevention * Provide a voice to employees supporting ongoing improvement in HSE action and policy * Be a positive role model in the workplace, cultivating strong open lines of communication across organizational boundaries * Work to promote positive attitudes and a strong safety culture * Ability to resolve conflict, act as an unbiased support to crew and management * Maintain a professional demeanor and composure with all stakeholders in the face of adverse conditions * Conduct inspections to assess potential hazards and risk assessments and determining how risks can be reduced * Assist in the development of safe work procedures and safety reports * Support stakeholders in accident or incident investigations and ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed * Promote implementation of policies and safe procedures * Provide feedback to management identifying successes, areas for improvement and recommendations. * Conduct orientations including ensuring all documentation is complete and filed * Coordinate training requirements including needs assessment, scheduling, ensuring completion and documentation properly recorded in company framework * Responsible to ensure knowledgeable in job site specific hazards and client expectations and requirements. Assist as need to provide a quality safety framework and required documentation prior to job commencement * Participate in job specific training required by the Company * Take direction and respect the hierarchical structure of the Company Meeting & Walks: * Complete regular site visits: type and frequency to be determined by needs of jobs and projects currently in progress. Schedule to be determined by Supervisor * Participate in Joint Occupational Health and safety Committees as required. Guide and support the growth of the different members in an inclusive team building environment. Other HSE Responsibilities: * Intervening on un-safe behaviours as noticed, while following reporting protocol for site * Actively participate in policy updates, providing quality feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement * Interpret WorkSafe BC related legislation and make recommendations to promote ongoing compliance * Calculate, track, analyze, and report health and safety statistics REQUIREMENTS * Minimum 3-year field HSE experience (commercial/industrial construction or oil & gas) * CSO certified * Preference given to those with NCSO, COR Internal Auditor, TCP Certification * Intermediate ability to work within a digital framework for documentation administration * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work well with fellow teammates from HSE Department * Excellent organizational, analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills * Drivers? License to allow for site access as needed to perform duties WORKING CONDITIONS * Working in office * Working in exterior conditions as needed to perform duties * Regular schedule of 8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week depending on seasonality and Company needs * Potential work-from-home flexibility may be available for the right Candidate * This is not a camp or a Project limited position. Applicants are expected to be able to currently commute locally or be willing to relocate. Compensation package with room to negotiate based on successful candidates?