Field Health and Safety Advisor (Heavy Civil Construction)

Overview

Field Health and Safety Advisor (Heavy Civil Construction)

Sureway Construction Group of Companies is recruiting for a professional Field Health and Safety Advisor to join our team!

Sureway Construction Group offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast-paced environment, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.

Location: Edmonton, AB (9175 – 14 Street NW)

Hours: Permanent, Full-time, 44+ Hours per week, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, On-Call (Evenings & Weekends)

Requirements:

• NCSO designation (all courses current)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Clean Driving Record
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Reporting to the Safety Manager, this high-paced position is primarily responsible for providing field level health and safety support and building relationships with the entire construction and maintenance teams. The H&S Advisor also supports the Safety department within the office with safety orientations, safety training, drug and alcohol testing, etc.

Field Health and Safety Advisor Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• NCSO designation with a minimum 5 years’ experience as a safety professional in the construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.
• A passion for improving health & safety; energy and enthusiasm are critical characteristics.
• Highly developed leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

Field Health and Safety Advisor Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code, and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Assist in developing and leading morning PSI and weekly safety meetings.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
• Ensure the timely completion of workplace incidents investigations/reporting to Corporate Office.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Sureway Construction Group employees and subcontractors.
• Deliver new hire safety orientations and conduct pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars.
• Provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
• Periodically act as a team leader to special projects and/or health and safety committees.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.

Personal attributes:

Ideal candidate will also demonstrate personal attributes such as:

• Being respectful, being honest and trustworthy, being flexible, and possessing a positive attitude.

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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