MCASPHALT | Health & Safety Assistant (Summer Student)

About McAsphalt

McAsphalt is the industry leader in Canada specializing in asphalt products and services. Founded in 1970 by Leo McArthur and John Carrick, the company has since grown to over 500 employees spanning 26 terminals across Canada.

McAsphalt offers a wide range of asphalt products, including emulsions, cutbacks, polymer-modified, performance-graded and roofing, and specialized transportation of those products by rail, land and water.

Additionally, McAsphalt provides comprehensive services and technology solutions, encompassing paving, testing, research and development, engineering, and consulting.

Position Summary

This position is based out of the Acheson facility with requirements to travel to various McAsphalt facilities within Western Canada on a limited basis.

The Health & Safety Assistant will be a member of the McAsphalt HSE&Q Team responsible for building a culture of excellence and awareness in this area and collaborating in the achievement team goals.

Responsibilities will include assisting with the development and execution of work procedures and making health, safety and environmental (HSE&Q) recommendations accordingly.

The role will also assist the Regional Specialist and Facility Managers with preparing, maintaining, and updating plant specific;

HSE&Q policies and manuals, developing methods to drive continuous improvement of HSE&Q practices, ensuring compliance with all HSE&Q regulations, and changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.

The role will support with providing work direction and training to management and plant level employees with technical support for environmental and safety related controls during projects and maintenance activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects including but not limited to Risk Control Projects (RCP).
• Provide support with environmental engineering initiatives.
• Prepare, develop, and implement site compliance audits working with corporate HSE Manager.
• Develops and delivers site specific Health, Safety and Environmental related training.
• Assist with accident / incident investigations and the development / implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Provides support as it relates the continual improvement of the facility Integrated Management System (IMS) as it relates to HSE.
• Assist HSE Specialist and Facility Management with compliance monitoring.
• Monitors, and analyzes applicable regulations and communicates information on changes in the regulatory environments and delegates responsibility for further analysis and implementation.
• Leads, coordinates, or participates on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Conducts and assists with the development of job hazard analysis and directs completion of corrective actions.
• Provides input into specific work instructions for day-to-day tasks,
• Conducts workplace safety inspections and safety talks,
• Act as site HS committee member.
• Inspection and maintenance of emergency equipment
• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Completion or working towards a designation (CRSP, NCSO) or bachelor’s degree in health, safety, or environmental field or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrated HSE work experience.
• Thorough working understanding of Provincial and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations is essential.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communications skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel at the intermediate level.
• Proficient in English
• Good interpersonal / coaching and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable in the areas which involve government regulations and worker's compensation rules and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license. Clean Drivers Abstract. Ability to travel to various facilities in western Canada.

The MCA Advantage

SAFETY is not a priority, it's a VALUE at McAsphalt. Priorities can change by the minute; our values are set in stone! All of our employees are living the Goal Zero when it comes to safety.

Not only do we provide you with the right PPE, we train you on all aspects of your job so you go home safe EVERYDAY! We have a full suite of health and dental BENEFITS and we match 100% of your contribution to your PENSION! We are present coast-to-coast in Canada and are part of the Colas Company family worldwide.

We have exponential growth OPPORTUNITIES just tell us where you want to go. We SUPPORT our employees and their families, in good and bad times, with our Employee Family Assistance Program.

Accessible 24 / 7! Free and confidential counselling for mental health, financial support, legal consultation, and more.

We love to have FUN at work and work together to get the job done.

Please visit our website to learn more!

At McAsphalt we work together to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to apply by following the link below.

Recruiter

Leah McCallum

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until suitable candidate found