EHS Specialist - Fort McMurray, AB

Job Overview

Reports to : Regional EHS Manager - Canada

Shift : 5x2

Location : Fort McMurray, AB

Relocation : This position does not offer relocation

Travel : 2 5%

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance to OH&S laws, regulations and standards. Provide support and advice to all levels within the organization regarding OH&S Act, Code and Regulation, legal and other legislation as required.
• Drives and supports the Incident Investigation and Injury Management process. Recommend corrective actions. Track proper implementation.
• Promote and drive the use of diverse safety tools (Field Level Risk Assessments, Safety Inspections & Observations, Near Miss report cards).
• Attend area safety meetings and actively participate in work planning processes.
• Monitor safety performance across the business location, analyze stats & trends, and support business management in the development of corrective and preventive action plans to improve performance to meet and exceed goals.
• Be accessible by various levels within the organization as an impartial resource for environmental, health and safety concerns.
• Assist and support the business by monitoring the safety performance of contractors that are performing hands on work within our business.
• Develop and implement training material and EHS policies. Preform EHS orientations. Train employees on general / basic safety related subjects.
• Responsible of safety related databases (Safety record spreadsheet, Incident Database).
• Be the advisor of the EHS Committee.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Health & Safety role.
• NCSO, CSO or similar designation. Occupational Health and Safety Certificate and / or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and a working knowledge of : OH&S legislation, WHMIS, emergency response planning, Lock Out-Tag Out, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, risk and hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, individual and team based settings.
• Demonstrated communication, reporting and leadership team skills are essential.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to manage a wide range of work assignments and changing priorities.
• Field experience is considered an asset.
• Project management skills / experience an asset.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point), internet and database experience.
• Up to date Safety tickets : WHIMIS, Confined Space, Fall Protection and First Aid are an asset.
• Must have no restrictions for access for any mine sites.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License

Komatsu (Joy Global - Canada) is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.