OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, HSEQ and working closely with Superintendents and Project Managers the Health and Safety Coordinator will ensure consistent application of the Health and Safety Program. The Health and Safety Coordinator will facilitate, implement, document and perform tasks specific to our Health and Safety Program Execution and administration and support organizational Health and Safety performance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist maintenance personnel to help resolve health and safety challenges.
• Perform safety inspections and develop clear action plans and monitor progress.
• Take an active role in the field operations toolbox and weekly safety meetings.
• Ensure supervision and management are kept current regarding all safety issues and concerns.
• Actively coach front-line field supervision on how to meet their daily challenges head-on and support them on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and deliver health and safety aids and training.
• Support development and training of safe work procedures.
• Support incident investigation management process by conducting comprehensive accident and incident investigations and follow-up with corrective actions implemented.
• Research and define issues, the applicable legislation, and options for correction.
• Complete required reports and forms to ensure proper documentation of Health and Safety activities and effective communications.
• Conduct performance observations and coach to support and develop personnel with Health and Safety skills and knowledge.
• Actively monitor/track new employees as they participate in the New and Young Worker Program.
• Understand and apply company procedures; industry practices & fundamental industry regulation; emergency response plans; specific job operations and equipment.
• Participate in confined space permitting (and hole watch when required).
• Monitor emergency preparedness at project sites and facilities.

Qualifications:

• National Construction Safety Officer Designation completed or near completion.
• Canadian Register Safety Professional (preferred requirement).
• 5+ years' experience in heavy civil construction and/or marine sectors in BC.
• Experience with the Health and Safety application of heavy lift cranes is an asset.
• Confined Space and Fall Arrest permitting and management experience is a necessity.