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Location: ** This position is based out of the Red Deer office. **

Reporting to the HSE Manager and indirectly accountable to the Director of Operations, the Senior HSE Advisor will assist with providing HSE leadership, support, and recommendations to HSE personnel, field supervisors and workers to maintain compliance with Clark Builders, client and legislative requirements.

Reporting to: HSE Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Specific:

• Participate in prequalification process for subcontractors and facilitate mitigation strategies and recommendations to Operations on the selection of trade partners.

• Advise the Project Management Team and trade partners in matters relating to the HSE program and applicable health, safety, and environment legislation and regulations.

• Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the Project HSE Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Construction Hazard Assessment prior to mobilization to site.

• Ensure revisions of the Project Specific HSE Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Construction Hazard Assessment are completed as conditions change and as per Clark Builders’ Standards.

• Verify and validate the project is following the Project Specific HSE Plan standards contained through auditing and observation.

• Mentor project personnel in conducting effective Pre-Task Planner (PTP) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA), and Constructions Hazard Assessments (CHA)

• Verify and validate the evaluation of Trade Partner’s project Hazard Assessments and planning documentation to determine the ability to achieve expected HSE performance.

• Verify that any corrective actions identified during inspections and investigations in their area of authority are implemented.

• Lead High Potential and High Actual Severity incident investigations as assigned by the HSE Manager, which includes corrective actions assignment and close out, and drafting Lessons Learned documents.

• Attends client progress meetings, Contractor Start-Up meetings, daily/weekly various safety meetings as needed.

Incident Reduction:

• Assist in stewardship and oversight of the successful implementation of Building LIFE

• Demonstrate competency in the Clark Builders Hazard Recognition & Control Program, conduct or participate in one formal inspection per project weekly at a minimum, incorporate Critical Control Assessments in field Safety reviews and advise the Project Superintendent of any noted deficiencies and actions.

• Conduct or participate in a formal inspection as well as a Critical Control Assessment on a weekly basis at a minimum, and advise the Project Superintendent of any noted deficiencies and actions.

• Evaluate HSE inspection reports to identify unsatisfactory performance trends.

• Assist in addressing deficient trends noted in reports for leading and lagging indicators.

• Provide support and recommendations with the incident investigation process.

• Help the HSE Manager ensure all HSE incidents are managed in accordance with the Clark Builders standard.

• Collaborate with the Injury Management Coordinator on proper management of injuries and Return to Work planning.

Team Development

• Retain and develop qualified HSE personnel in consultation with the HSE Manager.

• Mentor, train and assist HSE Advisors in implementing and maintaining HSE compliance, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure HSE participation in Committee, start-up, stand down and progress meetings. Contribute to the preparation of agendas, associated materials, and mitigation strategies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the HSE Manager.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Must demonstrate leadership qualities consistent with Clark Builders’ Core Values.

• Must have an advanced understanding of workplace health principles, industry best practices and standards, WCB Claims Management, Environmental and applicable Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

• Strong attention to detail and time management.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments with tight timelines.

• Effective communication with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form.

• Must display a high level of autonomy to prioritize work tasks and deliver results.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with both internal and external clients, with the ability to build trust with operations personnel.

• Ability to coordinate and facilitate team meetings, functions, and assignments.

• Can mentor and motivate others with a hands-on approach.

• Must have a valid drivers’ license.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of field HSE experience in commercial (preferred) and/or industrial construction.

• Minimum NCSO designation (or equivalent) is required.

• Completion of, or progress toward, additional professional designations (e.g., CRSP, CSP, ASP) is required.

• Standard First Aid is required; Advanced First Aid or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification is considered an asset.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to support team members and project sites.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence is required; a company vehicle will be provided or mileage will be reimbursed

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands
to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the
employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws

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