Health & Safety Specialist

Construction/Industrial Reno

Nepean, Ontario

18-week assignment (Afternoon Shift) with possible extension

Looking to be a part of a dynamic team?

Come join CrossSafety Solutions Inc., where we act as one team with one common mission to protect people, respect one another and act with integrity, commitment, respect, and accountability, striving for excellence as we support our clients.

Position Summary

Within a consultant business setting, the Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting a client within the Industrial Construction Industry. Reporting to eh HSE Operations Managing Principal, this position is accountable for a number of responsibilities ranging from overseeing a construction project from a health & safety perspective, to managing all OHS requirements within the assigned facility ensuring compliance as a lead on the client’s site.

Some Key Responsibilities

• Provides expertise and advice to client/personnel on health, safety and environmental issues while auditing project specific safety plans and reviewing health and safety program documents for construction or industrial project;
• Acts as a key advisor to client project team and assists with risk and hazard identification and control processes;
• Prepares H&S performance reports, daily activity reports and timesheets;
• Prepares site tour observation reports, identifying conditions requiring corrective action and communication
• Conducts regular walkabouts with the focus on high-risk operations and conditions
• Reviews or assists with verifying trade safety records/certifications, safety board, site signage requirements and presence of H&S documentation & permits onsite for compliance;
• Manage or provide subject matter expertise regarding H&S committee meetings;
• Conducts site orientations and safety talks, or training;
• Assists with on-site incidents, accidents, investigations and H&S requirements;
• Liaison with regulatory agency officials in the course of onsite visits for any H&S occurrences;
• Managing all sub-consultant/sub-contractor or trades on site from an OHSA perspective ensuring preventative measures are communicated;
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational health & safety or a trade certification with equivalent experience;
• Minimum 4 years experience onsite Health & Safety Management Experience within construction;
• NSCO, GSC-CSC, CRSP, CHST or other designation preferred;
• Proficient with computer applications, tablets and the Microsoft suite of products;
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario OHSA and Regulations and Regulations for Construction projects
• Field level safety audit and inspection experience
• Excellent at managing expectations, shows initiative and can multitask;
• High-level of interpersonal skills, working in a team environment with effective communication both verbally and in writing;
• Has completed the following basic certifications such as working at heights, WHMIS, and Ontario 4 or 5 steps.
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.

Accommodation For Candidates With Disabilities Is Available Upon Request.

CrossSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer