DXP/HSE Integrated has an exciting IMMEDIATE opportunity for a Safety Advisor to join our Windsor, ON station.
Type of Work: Casual - Industrial and Construction
Length of Employment: 4 - 8 months
Hours of Work/Shift: Days 8 - 12 hours/day
A Safety Advisor should have extensive knowledge of the Safety industry and its policies, job procedures as well as applicable government laws.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing guidance and technical support to the field staff.
- Administer site-specific requirements of the client Safety Program.
- Act as a liaison and a safety resource for the site team and support project sites by monitoring and ensuring that the employees are practicing the policies and procedures of the client Program/Safety Manual.
- Administers, orientates, and assists the Supervisor to ensure the safety policies and procedures are practiced following the client Safety Program by all field staff.
- Prepares, coordinates, and conducts training on health, safety, and environmental related topics to protect, improve and maintain the employees' and the project sites performance, as well as comply with legislative requirements.
- Works closely with the Project Managers and Superintendents to provide a clean, safe, secure and hazard free project site in compliance with the client Safety Program, policies & procedures, as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Conducts random and scheduled project site inspections, communicates findings to ensure workplace safety and routinely audits on-site safety compliance.
- Assists supervisors in properly investigating and documenting all incidents/accidents and injuries, as well as ensuring a system is kept in place for proper documentation.
- Coordinates and maintains workplace plans, such as emergency evacuations, fire emergency, traffic controls etc.
- Communicates information on identified hazards, precautions and required corrective actions throughout the project site, as necessary.
- Establishes and interfaces with on-site relationships with clients', subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Provides guidance and expertise to field staff on health and safety issues, as well as provides consultative advice to the project sites for continuous improvement.
- Keeps proper records and documents related to safety in good condition and current as per legislative requirements.
- Remains current with health and safety knowledge, trends, laws, and regulations.
- Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
- Ensures client satisfaction, both internally and externally, through positive, pleasant, professional, timely and efficient handling of issues.
- Other duties will be assigned as necessary
Required Experience/Training:
- Accreditation as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
- Standard 1st - Aid / CPR
- Valid unrestricted license with full driving privileges in the province of issue for the specified.
- Minimum of 5 years field experience
- Demonstrate leadership, coaching, mentoring, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in a health and safety capacity (field and/or administrative) would be considered an asset
Physically capable of performing the following tasks:
- Working at heights and / or climbing ladders or stairs
- Working in small / confined spaces
- Sitting / driving
- Bending / kneeling / crouching
- Standing / walking for long periods of time
- Working in adverse weather environments
- Employee must ensure they are fit for duty
*Additional training and certifications may be necessary to meet client specifications.
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There are currently no nationally standardized educational or training requirements for Safety Advisors or NCSOs. However, to ensure reliable safety services, HSE will give preference to candidates with valid certifications and a minimum of two years of related industry experience. Specific designations may be requested by the client, which include but are not limited to: - National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) – Alberta Construction Safety Association
- Health and Safety Administrator (HSA) – Alberta Construction Safety Association
- Manufacturing Safety Officer (MSO) – Manufacturers’ Safety Association
- Qualified Safety Representative (QSR) – Alberta Association of Safety Partnerships
- Construction Safety Coordinator (Gold Seal) – Canadian Construction Safety Association
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) – Board of CRSP
- Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) – Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
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