Health & Safety Advisor
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 1 to 2 years of experience as a Health & safety advisor in construction;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for planning, organizing and coordination of the health and safety activities for the Kitchener plant as well as our construction sites within the region. The advisor acts as an ambassador by promoting health and safety within and overseeing the development of healthy and safety policies, programs and behaviours. This position requires travel within the Kitchener area. #P1
Role And Responsibilities
Role And Responsibilities
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of various H&S programs, policies, procedures and activties
- Collaborate in the development of prevention programs and action plans and ensure their application;
- Support managers in the implementation and maintenance of various prevention programs;
- Conduct regular inspections of workplaces and work methods to ensure that safety rules are observed, that protective equipment is used properly and that all the necessary safety devices are in place and in good working order;
- Implement and maintain COR certification;
- Collaborate in the investigations and analyses of all accidents or dangerous or risky situations, identify trends and probable sources, identify solutions and ensure the application of the necessary corrective and preventive measures;
- Work with managers to develop and implement temporary assignments, accommodations and return to work plans for employees on occupational related disability leaves;
- Participate in risk analyses and make recommendations on safe working methods;
- Participate in the development of a H&S training program that meets the needs and responsibilities of employees and managers. Lead and / or coordinate training sessions;
- Ensure that employees receive the necessary safety training, in accordance with regulations and Company standards;
- Coordinate and facilitate the H&S committees of the various establishments and follow up on recommendations
- Initiate subjects for the "tool-box meetings" and facilitate H&S breaks as needed;
- Coordinate the development and implementation of the general emergency measures plan;
- Participate in the establishment of priorities in terms of actions to be taken to achieve the set objectives, follow the corporate action plan;
- Participate in the establishment of H&S indicators and statistics;
- Coach and advice supervisors and team leaders in H&S matters as well as providing appropriate advice on improving managers' interventions in H&S and prevention;
- Set up and update the WHMIS monitoring system;
- Completed bachelors degree or college diploma;
- 1 to 2 years of experience as a Health & safety advisor in construction;
- Construction Safety Officers (CSO), or applicable Post-Secondary education in safety (an asset)
- Ability to travel within the Kitchener region (weekly)
- Knowledge of and ability with leadership skills including mediation skills
- Knowledge and application of applicable legislation and standard
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate health and safety activities at the Kitchener plant and regional construction sites, including programs, inspections, training, emergency planning, and COR certification. Investigate incidents, assess risks, support return-to-work plans, and advise managers and supervisors on safety improvements and compliance.
Requirements
A completed bachelor's degree or college diploma is requested, along with 1–2 years of experience as a health and safety advisor in construction. Construction Safety Officer certification or relevant post-secondary safety education is an asset; candidates must be able to travel weekly within the Kitchener region and have leadership, mediation, and applicable legislation knowledge.
Skills
- Health And Safety Program Development
- Safety Inspections
- Accident Investigation
- Risk Analysis
- Corrective And Preventive Actions
- Return-To-Work Planning
- Safety Training
- Safety Committee Coordination
- Emergency Planning
- WHMIS Monitoring
- COR Certification
- Knowledge Of Applicable Legislation
- Leadership
- Mediation
- Coaching And Advising
- Construction Safety
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Health And Safety
- Construction
- Kitchener
- Health And Safety Programs
- Policies And Procedures
- Prevention Programs
- Workplace Inspections
- Personal Protective Equipment
- COR Certification
- Accident Investigation
- Incident Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Preventive Measures
- Risk Analysis
- Safe Work Methods
- Return-To-Work Plans
- Safety Training
- Health And Safety Committees
- Toolbox Meetings
- Emergency Measures
- Health And Safety Indicators
- WHMIS
- Applicable Legislation
- Construction Safety Officer
- Mediation