Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Safety Advisor supports Standard General Calgary’s safety culture and acts as a resource for safety related matters. Conducting workplace investigations and inspections while ensuring company safety policies and procedures are understood and followed are key to the role.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as an information resource, conduct new employee orientations and assist with the communication of safety related initiatives to the employees of Standard General Calgary, a Division of Colas Western Canada Inc.(“SGC”)
• On occasion, deliver internal training to employees.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the SGC safety program, lead by example and encourage all employees, sub-contractors, and consultants to advance the SGC safety culture.
• Leading accident / incident investigation reports including acting as the first response to investigate incidents in the worksite. Determine root cause and assist in the development of timely and relevant corrective actions.
• Support employees on how to perform their tasks in a safe manner.
• Regularly conduct worksite inspections and audits to ensure employee and sub-contractor compliance with SGC policies, procedures, and the Alberta OH&S Legislation.
• Educate all employees on the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, Post Incident testing, Fit-for-duty requirements, and employee assistance program
• Track and maintain employee safety training records and assist the Safety Manager in creating yearly training budgets as well as schedule training as necessary.
• Ensure all employees have access to applicable SDS documentation.
• In conjunction with Work Comp Tech Ltd and the Safety Manager, assist in maintaining the SGCs Modified Work Program and managing WCB claims.
• Organize and maintain safety documentation to ensure it is up to date.
• Track monthly inspections by all supervisory levels to ensure compliance with company stated frequencies.
• Promote a team approach throughout the organization and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.
• Other Safety related duties as required.

Reporting Responsibilities

Daily Hazard Assessment :

Daily Worksite Safety Inspection :

Incident Investigations filled out and closed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Certifications

Work Experience

Technical Skills

Soft Skills

Working Conditions

Disclaimer

This is a safety sensitive position and must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Standard General Calgary offers exciting growth opportunities, excellent wages and benefits, and the opportunity to become part of a strong team and leader in the construction industry. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.