Health and Safety Assistant

RWC is seeking a Health & Safety Assistant to support the Health & Safety Advisor in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment across our commercial construction projects throughout the Calgary area.

This junior position provides administrative and field support for the Health & Safety Program through site visits, safety documentation, orientations, inventory management, COR administration, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in construction safety while working closely with and learning from the Health & Safety Advisor and Health and Safety Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Assist the Health & Safety Advisor with the implementation and administration of the Company's Health & Safety Program.

· Conduct new hire safety orientations for office and field employees as required.

· Assist with maintaining health and safety records, forms, training records, and documentation.

· Support the Health & Safety Advisor with site inspections by documenting observations, tracking deficiencies, and following up on corrective actions.

· Maintain, and update site safety boards and required safety postings.

· Assist Foremen and Site Supervisors with project start-up safety documentation and required forms.

· Support safety initiatives and maintain a visible safety presence.

· Communicate safety information, reminders, and company initiatives to employees and subcontractors.

· Attend site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and JOH&S meetings and provide input.

· Assist with collecting incident documentation, witness statements, and supporting information following workplace incidents.

· Support the administration and maintenance of the Company's COR program, including audit preparation and document organization.

· Support company-wide safety training initiatives and employee safety awareness programs.

· Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging employee participation and engagement in safety activities.

· Perform other administrative and field support duties as assigned by the Health & Safety Advisor and safety team.

Skills and Qualifications:

· A minimum of 1 year of safety-related experience.

· Experience in a construction environment is considered an asset.

· Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.

· Strong interest in developing a career in occupational health and safety.

· Valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.

· Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and management.

· Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Calgary area.