Health And Safety Field Advisor

Wilco Contractors Northwest is committed to the health and safety of our staff, clients and the environment. With a need to support our project located in East Edmonton, we are searching for a Seasonal Field HSE Advisor who enjoys being in the field with the crews to to help us minimize the risk of job-related accidents and focused on keeping our staff safe and informed.

The primary goal for the Site Safety Advisor will be to work closely with operations to eliminate and or control hazardous activities. Your work will be focused on prevention so you need to be diligent and analytical. You will possess a keen eye for detail and a sensitivity for potential dangers. The goal is to support the ongoing creation of a healthy and safe workplace.

This project based position will be a Seasonal position with possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety program is aligned and complies with OHS regulations and applicable provincial legislative and regulatory laws
• Champion general site safety, inspect and provide safety assistance for duration of project/field job
• Complete necessary WCB paperwork related to worker injuries
• Development of SWPs, JSAs, ERPs, and Site-Specific Safety Plans
• Support site leadership team to ensure the safe return to work for injured employees. Work with the safety team to support accommodation and modified work requirements
• Train and mentor staff to ensure safety compliance
• Lead safety meetings and all associated communications with employees and clients
• Manage incident investigations, near miss reporting, and root cause analysis
• Liaise closely with all on site field personnel to ensure that the company HSE mandates, safety culture and vision are adhered to at all time

Requirements

• 3-5 years safety experience in construction industry, preference in heavy equipment or heavy civil construction
• Ability to represent the company in a professional and courteous manner
• Capable of developing and maintaining strong business relationships with internal and external customers
• Site and/or project based experience an asset
• Knowledge of the OH&S Act, regulations and industry best practices
• NOTE: you are not required to have 100% of these skills to apply. All safety candidates will be considered
• Minimum National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
• Valid class 5 drivers license (minimum) with acceptable abstract
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and listening skills

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Competitive salary and benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Referral Programs