Role

Working directly for the HSE Manager, the Safety Advisor will be responsible for the evaluation and assessment of work environments, based on Rising Edge's HSE policies and OH&S standards, where procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injuries caused to employee are working on the job site. Safety Advisor will help ensure adherence to jurisdictional laws and regulations governing the occupational health and safety of employees, with the support of HSE department, and may conduct inspections.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and assessing the work environment based all applicable internal and external as well as client policies and regulations.
• Ensuring compliance of regulations governing Health and Safety when job site/employees and subcontractor employees are not in compliance.
• May conduct work-site investigations and communicate the life-cycle of investigation, including results, to HSE Manager.
• Continuously monitor any all Health and Safety related issues experience or voiced by employees and subcontractor employees; and act as the on-site Point of Contact for all safety-related concerns.
• Continuously educate employees and subcontractor employees on health and safety policies, inform of new changes to Rising Edge's policies, legislation, and industry standards.
• Set a good example for employees regarding HSE practices.
• Track HSE stats for the project.
• Submit daily progress/activity reports.

***This role primarily involves working in the field at various locations, complimented by some office time. A valid driver's license is essential, as the position entails considerable travel to various.

Shifts typically range from 4 days on 3 days off, 8 days on 6 days off, etc. dependent upon project requirements***

Requirements

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related construction experience in a Health and Safety role.
• NCSO or equivalent level of training years of experience, and skills necessary to thoroughly understand the health and safety hazards and controls.
• Experience in the High Voltage Industry is a definite asset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Incident Investigation, conformance verification and Root Cause Analysis is an asset.
• Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with OH&S standards, Rising Edge Safety policies, etc. is needed.
• Software experience in Microsoft Suite (Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, ViewPoint, SiteDocs and TimeControl systems would be an asset.
• Knowledge of COR and its requirements
• Current CPR/standard first aid training
• Valid Driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits starting at 3 weeks
• Training & Development provided and paid by company
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Group RRSP Matching
• Health and Safety Training
• Personal Protective Equipment Provided