We are seeking a Health and Safety Advisor.
Health and Safety Advisor
Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are seeking a Health and Safety Advisor.
Description of Responsibilities:
As part of the SRK North American group, the Health and Saf ety Advisor will help ensure the health, safety, and security of SRK employees by implementing and supporting health and safety initiativ es. They will be committed to communicating safety policies and serving as a resource for employees.
Job duties and responsibilities include:
- Monitor the use and improvement of Health and Safety (H&S) standards throughout SRK North America and ensure all business units have access to resources to implement those standards.
- Foster an environment of collaboration and active participation in H&S where employees understand and identify risks to make the best decisions.
- Maintain and update written H&S plans and supporting documents.
- Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements.
- Manage H&S training programs, including new hire orientation.
- Develop strategies in conjunction with Legal and Human Resources to ensure compliance with all H&S regulations in Canada and the U.S., including MSHA, OSHA, or other regulatory bodies.
- Monitor regulatory developments in H&S for new and/or revised compliance obligations.
- Responsible for Health and Safety data management including trend analysis for assigned sites.
- Promote H&S awareness through internal company communications.
- Investigate accidents and near-miss incidents. Determine causes, implement corrective measures as needed, evaluate trends in incidents, and make recommendations for prevention.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and other control measures that mitigate risks to employees.
- Coach and counsel project managers about various safety-related topics.
- Conduct periodic office and site visits/audits/surveys to assure H&S best practices.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Essential Requirements:
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of what it takes to create a positive health and safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a combination of some of the following:
- 4 - 8 years of experience
- Tertiary qualification in H&S or related discipline
- Experience working in heavy industry, mining, engineering and / or major EPC / EPCM projects
- Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant HSE legislation and standards
- Excellent communication skills including presentation and reporting writing
- Experience in providing health, safety and security advice
The estimated base pay range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
In return for considering a future with us, we offer:- An attractive compensation package.
- Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
- Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.
Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.
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