Health and Safety Advisor, Construction

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Our client, located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan is looking for a Senior Health and Safety (H&S) Advisor to work on one of their construction site.   As an H&S Advisor, you will be responsible for the overall safety practices, training, and safety management plan for the construction project.

Job Duties

• Provide leadership to onsite project managers and all site employees.
• Provide new hires with H&S orientation.
• Perform daily inspections and correcting unsafe conditions and at-risk behaviors.
• Monitor H&S statistics and identify trends, report trends promptly and prepare action plans to promote continued improvement.
• Actively participate in safety programs and other initiatives.
• Attend and facilitate daily/weekly site safety meeting as required for site team.
• Provide high level support for workplace inspections, focus audits and competency checks.
• Administer site specific training for workers which would include all safe work procedures and practices.
• Ensure that incidents are reported on time and investigated promptly.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate, as appropriate, in responding to workplace incidents or emergencies.
• Analyze corrective actions from incident investigations as well maintain an up-to-date site corrective action log, ensure execution and effectiveness.
• Leading/assisting with Incident Investigations.
• Review H&S documentation (Policies, Procedures, etc.) and perform Gap Analysis and make recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to the production of H&S information, training, education, and awareness material for the site.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Emergency Procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of safe working practice, quality, and productivity, and ensure compliance with the code of business conduct.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety is required.
• CSO / NCSO designation would be an asset.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a H&S advisor on a construction site.
• Knowledge of relevant safety laws, codes of practice and standards applicable to the project and province.
• Effective self-managing, good problem-solving skills, planning, organizing and priority setting skills combined with a strong work ethic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Computer knowledge (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Additional Information

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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