Health & Safety Advisor

Role and responsibilities:

Supervise and manage health and safety operations at assigned shop/plant location and various construction sites within assigned geographical area.
Provide updates to the relevant leadership team (field/plant) on health and safety issues and inspections/audits
Conduct regular visits to the field/plant and carry out inspections/audits.
Organize and support completion of inspections, hazard assessments, toolbox talks, pre shift inspections and preventative maintenance logs.
Collaborate with the operations teams to determine corrective actions for identified hazards.
Ensure completion of annual Health and Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP)
Ensure all requirements are met for COR certification
Assist in reporting and investigation process for all incidents, accidents and near misses to determine corrective actions.
Manage Incident claims and Early and Safe Return to Work Programs
Ensure incident data is up to date
Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are met.
Participate in maintaining and updating the company Health & Safety management program.
Organize, track, and facilitate required safety training for workers.
Conduct safety orientations for new hires and annual refreshers
Ensure employee training is up to date and training and skills matrix is maintained.
Update, track and monitor company performance of H&S incident statistics and KPIs, identify trends and provide recommendations to operations.
Notify all relevant parties of H&S incidents, updates, and investigation or inspection results.
Manage, post & distribute minutes for monthly JHSC and regular safety meetings.
Participate in the development of safe work practices.
Complete pre qualification documents for Sales/Project Management Teams.
Conduct shop tours and audit H&S performance of assigned facilities on a monthly basis.
Provide ongoing support to the AGF Rebar H&S Team and others users with training, troubleshooting and implementation of Sitedocs H&S Software.
Participate in H&S and Field Operations meetings and complete action items as assigned.
Support H&S Team where needed.
All other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor. #P1

What we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred
3-5 years of H&S experience in the construction/manufacturing environment.
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) preferred.
Experience completing required reporting for WCB, OHS, and other governing agencies in the area Health & Safety
Ability to understand and adhere to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) articles in areas of Health & Safety, union communications, grievance/discipline processes (Preferred).
Understanding of current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations
Proactive & dynamic attitude focused on delivering results
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills#P1