Safety Coordinator Job Prince George area,BC Canada,Construction

Safety Coordinator

Company

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

Position Summary

As a project-based position, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing on-site direction on the company’s Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with Client, IDL, and legislative Health and Safety requirements to achieve the corporate goal of zero incidents. This position requires working on a rotational schedule at various out-of-town sites. Candidates must be willing to travel and be away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and administers an effective health and safety program and provides advice and guidance to the Project Team on Health & Safety issues and topics

Understands and applies H&S requirements and processes to project work processes

Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions and procedures including: reviewing sub-contractors’ safety programs; maintaining inventory for all hazardous products, first aid and personal protective equipment used on site; reporting and tracking incidents & near misses, and maintaining and filing confidential information

Creates clear and timely “Flash Reports” and participates in detailed, fact-based incident investigations and management

Implements client and IDL Health and Safety Programs under the coaching of the H&S Manager

Participates in project safety meetings

Provides safety material for daily Tool Box meetings and able to lead Tool Box and Safety meetings

Engages in the development and enhancement of Safe Work Practices and Job Hazard Assessments

Acquires basic knowledge of site safety program, emergency response, fire control systems and personal protective equipment and is able to convey these to project team members & contractors

Conducts facility inspections and safety audits on a regular basis to monitor safe work practices and procedures, prepares inspection reports and ensures corrective action is taken when deficiencies are identified

Collaborates with the Project Manager and Safety Manager to ensure health and safety programs meet legislative compliance

Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in a full-time Health and Safety role

Industrial Construction industry experience is preferred

Accreditation as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Construction Safety Officer (CSO)

Related post-secondary Health & Safety degrees, diplomas and certification are an asset

Confident in taking take action and able to adhere to timelines

Outstanding communication skills and confidence interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form

Outstanding verbal, written and electronic communication skills and confidence when interacting with key project and company personnel

Able to take action and adhere to strict timelines

Cooperative and supportive team player

Strong computer expertise including experience with MS Word and Excel

Position Benefits

Competitive wages commensurate with experience

Health and dental benefits

Training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Excellent work/life balance