EHS Specialist - Fort McMurray, AB

Reports to : Regional EHS Manager - Canada

Shift : 5x2

Location : Fort McMurray, AB

Relocation : This position does not offer relocation

Travel : 25%

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance to OH&S laws, regulations and standards. Provide support and advice to all levels within the organization regarding OH&S Act, Code and Regulation, legal and other legislation as required.
• Drives and supports the Incident Investigation and Injury Management process. Recommend corrective actions. Track proper implementation.
• Promote and drive the use of diverse safety tools (Field Level Risk Assessments, Safety Inspections & Observations, Near Miss report cards).
• Attend area safety meetings and actively participate in work planning processes.
• Monitor safety performance across the business location, analyze stats & trends, and support business management in the development of corrective and preventive action plans to improve performance to meet and exceed goals.
• Be accessible by various levels within the organization as an impartial resource for environmental, health and safety concerns.
• Assist and support the business by monitoring the safety performance of contractors that are performing hands-on work within our business.
• Develop and implement training material and EHS policies. Perform EHS orientations. Train employees on general / basic safety related subjects.
• Responsible for safety related databases (Safety record spreadsheet, Incident Database).
• Be the advisor of the EHS Committee.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
• NCSO, CSO or similar designation. Occupational Health and Safety Certificate and / or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and a working knowledge of: OH&S legislation, WHMIS, emergency response planning, Lock Out-Tag Out, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, risk and hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, individual and team-based settings.
• Demonstrated communication, reporting and leadership team skills are essential.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to manage a wide range of work assignments and changing priorities.
• Field experience is considered an asset.
• Project management skills / experience an asset.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point), internet and database experience.
• Up to date Safety tickets: WHMIS, Confined Space, Fall Protection and First Aid are an asset.
• Must have no restrictions for access to any mine sites.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License.