Occupational Health & Safety Specialist - Burnaby

We are looking for an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist !

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Bouygues Energies and Services Canadais now part of the Equans group, a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90, employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.

We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused on the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and facilities management;
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
• Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
• Building automation and systems;
• Solutions for transportation and mobility.

Summary

Core purpose of the job: To develop site specific and corporate health and safety policies and procedures as well as develop and carry out training programs to promote a safety culture and eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses.

Scope of duties & responsibilities

• Engage employees, managers and senior leaders in the analysis of staff safety data and support them in the development of action plans to address issues.
• Prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries by developing, implementing and supporting effective investigation of accidents/injuries, and providing analysis and interpretation of unusual conditions/safety concerns and recommendations to prevent future occurrences (i.e. education, discipline, etc.).
• Process existing health claims, investigate pending claims and resolve discrepancies . Support management and department leaders in application of attendance management and disability management policies and procedures
• Act as the safety champion providing updates regarding the corporate safety program, performance at the local level and consistently promote the belief that health and safety results in quality and safe client service and improved organizational performance.
• Implement and monitor performance regarding compliance with the corporate safety program and provide reports and recommendations regarding the achievement of safety standards (incidents, inspections, injuries, reduction of claims costs and so forth.
• Review safety reports and achievement of indicators with line managers, and in areas where concerns are identified, assists managers to develop action plans to address those issues.
• Create needs/gaps analysis to determine safety objectives and present findings/research to Management Committee and Senior Leaders
• Develop safety manuals and training programs for all employee groups and create training programs and present to departments
• Ensure ongoing active manager and staff involvement in the maintenance and development of safety systems in their areas and in collaboration with Joint OH&S Committee, managers, directors and executives.
• Represent Bouygues interests in dealing with regulatory agencies such as Worksafe legislative bodies and liaise with area specific work-safe officers and independent medical officers
• Promote safety awareness through on-going education and training including work site audits, inspections and accident investigations to enable staff to safely carry out their responsibilities.
• Provide input into the development of OH&S policies and programs to support the achievement of Bouygues safety and wellness goals and develop procedures based on these policies and programs that meet the requirements and logistics of the local areas serviced.
• Develop programs in collaboration with key stakeholders that focus on prevention to eliminate or effectively control risks identified in accordance with regulations.
• Advise the local joint occupational Health and Safety committee, and assist them to fulfill their role as determined under the Workers Compensation Act and Regulations.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee education and knowledge
• Provide administrative support functions to attendance management program, disability management claims process and manage training matrices
• Comply with the Companys Policies, Management Plans and Procedures
• Fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans
• Support the Company's Quality Policy Statement and actively participate in the achievement of Company and personal Quality objectives
• Undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may reasonably be required within the Department / Service.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Is authorized to work in Canada;
• Ability to pass the required background check
  

  EPIC (Enhanced Police Information checks)

• Ability to obtain RCMP Reliability Status Security Clearance
• Graduation from a two-year diploma program in Occupational Health & Safety from a recognized institution or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of health insurance claims management processes
• Two years professional Occupational Health & Safety experience in a large corporate environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations. Excellent knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Health and Safety Training experience
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafe claims process
• Strong analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound presentation skills.
• Logical, intuitive, systematic problem solver with attention to detail. A positive can-do attitude.

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

At Bouygues, our employees contribute by fully expressing their attributes, skills and personalities, and grasping the opportunity to grow as individuals and to help the company grow. That is why we work hard to identify and uncover our talented employees, developing their potential by empowering them and putting their talents to use.

You will be joining a great family-oriented culture, combined with a competitive compensation package. We offer an excellent benefit program, a matching RRSP program, and many other employee perks.

If we have just described your ideal employer, we would love to meet you.

Come join one of the largest Facility Management companies and apply today!

Salary range: $80k-$90k