Health & Safety Specialist

Overview

Are you an experienced health and safety professional passionate about promoting a culture of safety in the workplace and making a real difference in preventing accidents and injuries? As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will inspect, evaluate, train and provide technical support for work crews to ensure compliance with Health and Safety program and agency regulations.

You will collaborate with industry experts and committed teams who value individuality and recognize achievements.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

What you will be doing

• Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks.
• Advises management and project Owners on proper interpretation and implementation of safety regulations.
• Tracks and ensures all required project permits and certifications are active and up to date prior to designated construction work begins. Identifies required trainings or certifications to project management to avoid delays in construction schedule.
• Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work. Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked and available for upcoming work.
• Conducts investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions. Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.
• Develops and distributes worksite safety and evacuation plan to all onsite personnel. Supports emergency response coordination and access planning with manager, as needed.
• Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident. Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs. Notifies management of any non-compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve in a timely manner.
• Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.

What we are looking for

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• 15+ year's construction or safety experience required.
• Experience in construction safety for large, complex and high risk projects required.
• Proven skill to identify onsite project safety risks and develop innovative and compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.
• Strong knowledge of diverse and varying safety principles to resolve serious conflicts.
• Specialized knowledge of high risk operations and construction requirements.
• Strong multitasking and organization skills required.
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.
• Expert knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $155,000.00/Yr.