Health And Safety Officer
Health and Safety Supervisor in Port Hope, Canada.
Hourly Rate: $35-$45Inc
Duration: 3 Months
Location: Port Hope Ontario
Hours: 40 - 50 hours per week
This field position is primarily responsible for coordinating compliance with health and safety requirements on construction and environmental projects as defined by Company standards, governmental regulations, and contractual obligations. This position may oversee loss prevention in concurrent projects or projects of a complex nature. In this position, you will:
Coordinate the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at project sites
Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
As directed, lead health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety standards including participating in developing training content
Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, and records), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure that all documentation is organized and uploaded to the project portal
Provide guidance to subcontractors, clients, and project team members to ensure that project activities are completed according to applicable health and safety plan(s)
Conduct regular inspections to assess health and safety plan adherence as well as identify potential loss and risk
Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance to Company standards and practices
Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures
Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions.
Report health and safety incidents to the Company Incident Database
Conduct related investigations thoroughly, completing associated documentation accurately.
Communicate and document corrective actions
Verify implementation of corrective action, track and analyze corrective action, and close-out corrective action documentation upon acceptable completion
Supervisor and mentor Health & Safety Technicians
Review of qualifications of subcontractors
Collaborate with Quality Control counterparts to ensure coordination between areas of responsibility
In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position
Requirements
The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
Successful track record in effectively engaging with subcontractors
Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
Three years of progressive work experience in a position directly related to health and safety
Education :
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety or related field is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
Effective immediately, we will require all newly-hired employees in the US to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to the extent allowable by state laws.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous success in working effectively in a dotted line reporting structure
Hands-on experience in industrial hygiene monitoring and use of hazardous work permits
Experience on environmental remediation projects
Experience with radiation
HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification and 8 Hour Refresher Certification
HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification
Qualifications: The candidate will be required to have at least one of the following certifications.
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).