Health & Safety Coordinator

9660 Enterprise Way SE Calgary, AB T3S 0A1

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Standard General Calgary is a growing, dynamic contractor in land development and road construction in the greater Calgary area. Through our affiliation with the Colas Group of Companies, we are part of an organization that is a world leader in road construction. You’ll be able to take advantage of professional development and growth opportunities while working on exciting, leading-edge projects. Standard General is dedicated to making a lasting impression through our work, our people and our relationships.

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:

• Reviewed and signed onto prior to walking each individual site.

Daily Worksite Safety Inspection:

• Filled out on Enablon while on site.

Incident Investigations filled out and closed in a timely manner.

• Filled out in Enablon software.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Certifications

• Grade 12 or GED.

• Must have NCSO Certification (including COR Auditor status in good standing).

• Class 5 Drivers License in good standing.

• Standard First Aid.

• Ground Disturbance Level 2 is considered an asset.

• Confined Space entry and rescue is considered an asset.

• TDG Train-the-Trainer is considered an asset.

• WHMIS Train-the-Trainer is considered an asset.

• Flagger Train-the-Trainer is considered an asset.

• An OHS Certificate from a post-secondary institution or willingness to obtain is considered an asset.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience and proven track record within a safety department.

• Experience in Heavy Civil Construction is an asset.

• Experience with excavating and trenching, confined space and fall protection procedures is considered an asset.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Legislation, Workers Compensation Board ("WCB") and Provincial/Federal job and industry specific legislation.

• Exposure to handling WCB claims.

• Experienced in conducting investigations using the 5 Whys, SCAT and TapRooT…