Field Health and Safety Advisor (Heavy Civil Construction)

Job title:

Field Health and Safety Advisor (Heavy Civil Construction)

Company

Sureway Construction Group

Job description

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.

• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

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.**No recruitment agencies**We’re Ready. Are You?#SWSC4

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:33:43 GMT

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