Safety officer Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Position : Safety Coordinator Location : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Job Id : 3734 # of Openings : 1 About Shermco Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it. Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond. Shermco Canada is hiring a Safety Coordinator SAFETY COORDINATOR The Safety Coordinator is responsible for performing daily environmental, health and safety processes. Job Responsibilities :

• Make recommendations on policy and procedure changes required as a result of legislation and other compliance requirements
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections, including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations
• Maintain overall safe work practices and procedures; operate with authority to cease an unsafe operating procedure if witnessed or concluded following investigation
• Conduct effective hazard analysis; observe equipment, tools and property conditions and report discrepancies or concerns to appropriate managers
• Act as a resource to employees for all safety-related requirements, including audits, inspections, and investigations as required
• Conduct incident investigations as necessary to assist with liability determination and causation, including resolution of open claims
• Assist in developing and revising manuals, documents and training as required
• Ensure ongoing compliance with safety training and required updates for all employees
• Provide safety documentation and reporting to customers as required
• Lead and conduct safety meetings and presentations; Follow up on all points or concerns raised during safety meetings and ensure matters are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner
• Initiate, promote, implement and maintain health and safety projects, and initiatives
• Conduct safety audits, with assistance from OH&S committee members, and report on results
• Investigate incidents thoroughly and effectively, and then respond appropriately as required, including developing reports and communicating to, training and following up with, supervisors and employees
• Assist with case management for occupational injury and illness :
• Liaise with WCB and insurance providers on all claims, including managing appeals where appropriate
• Manage return to work programs proactively, working closely with the employee, their supervisors and the insurance organization to ensure the employee’s safety and health
• Assist HR personnel in developing effective and safe Return to Work programs for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, in consultation with management and injured employee
• Maintain awareness of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and amendments to the applicable Acts and Regulations in all provincial, federal, and other jurisdictions Shermco operates
• Other duties as assigned

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