PNR Safety Specialist Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position Summary

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the Health & Safety Specialist works to support the overall HSE management system in an effort to minimize safety risks and promote a proactive and positive safety culture.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

· Identifies opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance and makes recommendations based on findings

· Monitors local regulations and client requirements and standards along with company policies and standards to ensure compliance

· Assists with directing accident/incident investigation, reporting and/or facilitation of root cause analysis

· Performs administrative duties as needed

· Coordinates safety training at the project or corporate level

· Coordinates purchasing of safety supplies/PPE

· May administers corporate or project level drug and alcohol program

· May coordinate safe standard work practices with line personnel and monitor conformance through safety inspections

· May evaluate compliance with organizational, government health and safety, and environmental standards

· May monitor organizational safety, health, and environmental performance

Required Skills and Qualifications

Completion of post-secondary education in Health & Safety or relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience

Accredited HSE Certification strongly preferred

Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in a safety capacity/similar role

Experience working in Railway/Construction Industry considered an asset

Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and associated regulations and standards, and applicable legislation

Proficient in MS office

Well-developed communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills

Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Flexibility for travel; visits various locations

Flexibility in scheduling to meet operational demands

Works both indoors and outdoors, exposure to all weather conditions

Standing, sitting, walking, speaking

Use of Computer/keyboard

Working in a safety-sensitive culture

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Rail Works is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.

We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR Rail Works without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR Rail Works is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR Rail Works will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.