Jr. Health & Safety Advisor in Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Junior Health & Safety Advisor to evaluate & monitor health & safety hazards & develop control strategies for Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Sector job sites. This position will require the successful candidate to inspect construction, industrial, & commercial (as well as various other) workplaces to ensure compliance with company / client policies & procedures as well as government legislation & industry best practice standards.

This position will require a working knowledge of the mechanical & electrical fields to ensure an adequate understanding of the unique hazards & challenges our employees face. The successful candidate should be familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct safety & environmental audits within the mechanical & electrical operations

• Inspect worksites to ensure that equipment & materials do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or to the general public to ensure compliance with Company / Client Policy & Legislation

• Review/perform/complete incident & inspection reports & ensure that corrective action & follow-up is taken

• Participate in the development and implementation of health & safety programs & strategies related to mechanical & electrical work

• Participate in the development of safe work practices & job procedures

• Maintain inventory of safe work practices & job procedures

• Provide consultation & deliver training programs to employees on issues of health & safety (ICI)

• Coordinate/Assist site activity & ensure that the duties, responsibilities, & authority are clearly defined

• Assist, advise & coach manager(s) & supervisors

• Review & investigate problems not resolved by site supervisors & contractors

• Ensure that appropriate practices & procedures are provided to supervisory staff

• Review the maintenance of safety equipment

• Conduct audits of subcontractor loss control programs

• Support and ensure accurate investigation, reporting, & effective cleanup of spills related to the B&M Environmental program.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation

• Communicates Effectively

• Continuous Learning

• Customer Focus

• Holds Self and Others Accountable

• Problem Solving and Innovation

• Be able to work within a team environment as well as work without supervision

• Values and Respects Others

• Excellent and professional written and oral communication skills

• Excellent safety reporting skills

• Above average observation skills

• Proficient with computer and mobile applications

• Be able to multi-task and meet deadlines as required

• Knowledge of the OHSA

• Be able to take direction and learn from Senior Health and Safety Professionals

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Occupational health & safety advisors may eventually be required to become certificated with the Certified Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) , or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)

• 2-3 years’ of experience within the HSE related field

• NCSO, CUSP, CRSP designations are assets

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Studies or equivalent

• Training in Fall Protection/Working at Heights, First-Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Electrical Awareness, Asbestos Awareness are assets

• Working knowledge of provincial and federal HSE regulations, programs and standards

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, and other HSE databases

• Languages: fluently read, write, and speak in English

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working within the ICI sector. Holding a Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Plumber/Pipe Fitter and Journeyman Sheet Metal is considered an asset.

• Familiar with industry guidelines, ESA Code, TSSA Standards & appropriate CSA standards

• Ability to recognize hazards as well as advise on appropriate safe work methods

• Ability to understand technical drawings/systems

• Ability to travel 50% within Southern Ontario is required

• Completion of a Criminal Background Check is required

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.