Health & Safety Specialist Jobs

Overview:

Great opportunity to join an industry-leading organization that is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to build critical infrastructure projects. Ideally coming from a background in the heavy civil infastructure industry, this person will be responsible for inspection, evaluation, training and technical support for onsite construction team to ensure compliance with Health and Safety program and agency regulations.

What you will be doing:

• Supports evaluation of subcontractors and subcontractor safety programs. Notifies management of any non-compliant safety procedures and participates in corrective action discussions to resolve in a timely manner.
• Maintains knowledge of Flatiron’s company values and strategic plan.
• Identifies, documents and resolves onsite safety risks or discrepancies during daily site walks. Documents Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) using Company prescribed procedures and software.
• Assists in investigations and reporting regarding accidents, injuries or illnesses, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents to ensure timely and compliant resolutions. Recommends improvements based on performed trend analysis.
• Works closely with onsite work crews to provide first aid and emergency services to any onsite injury or incident. Ensures worksite injuries are accurately documented and offsite medical clinics attend to employee injury in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support published corporate policies.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Presents toolbox talk content to project site staff within the prescribed frequency, as determined by manager.
• Evaluates and identifies all safety equipment needs for project work. Participates in daily and weekly meetings to ensure all necessary equipment is ordered, stocked and available for upcoming work.
• Presents the progress of the project safety program to leadership, as directed.

What we are looking for:

• Able to identify onsite project safety risks and recommend mitigation within safety and project program requirements.
• 3+ years construction or safety experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Health & Safety or related field preferred.

• General knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.
• Verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Able to take ownership for assigned tasks, as defined by supervisor.
• Able to take on special tasks or projects with limited direction and oversight required.
• Strong multitasking and organization skills required.
• Growing knowledge to control or eliminate hazards following prescribed methods.

Why work for us:

• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Salary Min: USD $85,000.00/Yr. Salary Max: USD $95,000.00/Yr.