Health and Safety Coordinator

EBC thinks outside the box anddeploys all its knowhow to carry out major infrastructure projects : bridges roads highways tunnels marine installations etc.

Ourability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertisein the field allow us to actively participate in largescaleprojects such as the SamuelDeChamplain Bridge the R seau Express Mtropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydroelectric power stationlocated near Fort StJohn in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers projectmanagers and other specialists also put their energy into theconstruction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectricprojects such as dams power stations tunnels and dikes.

EBC ispositioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range ofspecialized services has made our reputation inCanada.

Thisposition will be assigned to a project in Langley TownshipBC.

Theresponsibilities of the Health and Safety Coordinatorinclude :

• Responsiblefor managing the Health Safety and Environmentalprogram;
• Involvessupporting all area functional units including Operations DrillingCompletions andConstruction;
• Liaisewith all HSE Advisor to provide guidance in accordance with ourOHSMS as well as CORrequirements;
• Conductsite inspections to verify compliance or identify deficiencies withexpected practices and behaviours identify hazards and suggestcontrols related to the various jobs procedures equipment orparticularsituations;
• ControlHealth and Safety related documentation to ensure that it continuesto meet current regulations when it is distributed to projects foruse;
• Assistin accident investigations with the projectteam.
• Providesupport in adhering to our Event Management Protocols andProcedures including ensuring all reporting requirements aremet;
• EvaluateASETs and other risk analysis tools for accuracy andthoroughness;
• Recommendappropriate means of accident and incident prevention to managersrelated to corrective actionsrequired;
• Assistin the development of project emergency response / evacuation plansfor variousprojects;
• Participatein official inquiries by Government Officials according toestablished rules and provide projects with guidance to comply withorders;
• Counselmanagement (PM superintendent foreman) and workers on the steps totake to meet the safetyrequirements;
• Participatein the creation of various project specific standards methods andsafetyprocedures;
• Maintaincontact with sites and provide support to enable them to develop apositive safety culture on theirprojects;
• Ensureconsistency in expected safety performance on projects and verifythat the progressive discipline system is being fairly andconsistently applied on allprojects;
• Enterinformation daily into the EBC SafetyDatabase;
• Trackprojects and divisional statistics related to both proactiveactivities and events to ensure that they fall in line withexpectations;
• Maintainsafety related files in a properly structured manner both relatedto hard copies and electronicfiles;
• Assistwith COR auditing as directed by the Provincial HSEManager.

Requirements

• Completionof a College or University program related to Safety practices inConstruction;
• CRSPpreferred;
• Workon Construction / Industrial sites specifically in BritishColumbia;
• Minimum5 years in a health and safety role within the heavy civilconstructionindustry;
• Geographicand Cultural Diversity Exposure to several regions companies andpeople to gain awareness of safety expectations and differences inbusinesspractices;
• Thoroughknowledge of incident investigations and root causeanalysis;
• Proficiencyin the use of computerrelated business tools such as MicrosoftOffice (Word Excel PowerPoint) and other commonly used programs(Paint Adobe Acrobat Database Programs and InternetBrowsers);
• Filemanagement (copy paste rename file and find) as well as takingscreen shots and using basic graphics files (paint) to crop orhighlight pictures and addtext;
• OccupationalHealth and Safety training related to applicable Acts andRegulations and an understanding of the background related to therequirement so they are able to describe why something should bedone when questioned onit;
• Healthand safety certifications including at a minimum a CHSO / NCSOProvincial recognition as well as working towards a minimum of GoldSeal Canadian Construction Association National Certification.
• Adesire serious ambition and action plan towards achieving a CRSPCHSC or other senior OHS designation should beexpected;
• Otherstandard safety related certifications (or the ability to achievethem) that allow for ease of moving on / between projects.
• First AidConfined SpacesTraining);
• Abilityto work independently and communicate effectively when workingwithinteams.

Benefits

• Competitivesalary;
• 4weeks of annualvacation;
• Flexiblegroup insurance program upon entry (health and dental componentspaid by theemployer);
• GroupRRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan(DPSP);
• 24houraccess to a virtual doctor(telemedicine);
• Trainingand developmentprograms;
• Employeeassistanceprogram;
• Activesocial club and health and wellnesscommittee;
• Diverseinnovative and stimulatingenvironment;
• Acompany built on values of respect; integrity and a job welldone;
• Firmrecognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.
• Completion of a College or University program related to Safetypractices in Construction; CRSP preferred; Work on Construction / Industrial sites specifically in British Columbia;
• Minimum 5 yearsin a health and safety role within the heavy civil constructionindustry; Geographic and Cultural Diversity Exposure to severalregions, companies, and people to gain awareness of safetyexpectations and differences in business practices;
• Thoroughknowledge of incident investigations and root cause analysis;Proficiency in the use of computer-related business tools such asMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other commonly usedprograms (Paint, Adobe Acrobat, Database Programs and InternetBrowsers);
• File management (copy, paste, rename, file and find) aswell as taking screen shots and using basic graphics files (paint)to crop or highlight pictures and add text;
• Occupational Health andSafety training related to applicable Acts and Regulations, and anunderstanding of the background related to the requirement so theyare able to describe why something should be done when questionedon it;

Health and safety certifications including at a minimum aCHSO / NCSO Provincial recognition as well as working towards aminimum of Gold Seal Canadian Construction Association NationalCertification.

A desire, serious ambition and action plan towardsachieving a CRSP, CHSC or other senior OHS designation should beexpected;

Other standard safety related certifications (or theability to achieve them) that allow for ease of moving on / betweenprojects.

First Aid, Confined Spaces Training); Ability to workindependently and communicate effectively when working withinteams.