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Health and Safety Coordinator

Ethier Sand & Gravel is looking for a knowledgeable and highly competent health and safety professional who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. The Health and Safety Coordinator will be a hard worker who cares about people and makes sure that they always get home safe. This is a full-time permanent position available with competitive wages and a benefits package.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in various projects as they relate to the health and safety function of the company.
• Analyze the relevant lagging and leading indicators to take or recommend appropriate actions.
• Conduct hazard assessments and risk assessments on equipment and products.
• Maintain records of all health and safety-related training.
• Travel between sites as required.
• Manage all relevant and related administrative duties.
• Conduct accident investigations and document and collect information as required.
• Perform shop and job site inspections and hold job site orientations.
• Set and monitor yearly program targets (i.e. meeting attendance, minor incidents, etc.) and compile those statistics.
• Attend Health and Safety and project site meetings and training sessions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Deliver safety orientation and training for all new and existing employees.
• Conduct regular workplace/site inspections including the ability to monitor and recommend corrective action; Collaborate with Managers and Supervisors to monitor compliance and identify and resolve safety issues.
• Make recommendations on personal protective equipment and oversee the approved safety supplies list.
• Attend training, conferences, and symposiums as required
• Execute and/or coordinate internal inspections, internal audits, and investigations and initiate and realize corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Other duties as required.
• Maintain SDS Information and perform follow-ups on job site inspection sheets.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are being adhered to including ensuring employees work in compliance with company health and safety standards, in addition to industry and mining regulations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Certification is an asset.
• Joint Health and Safety Certification is an asset.
• Possession of a valid G License required
• Relevant post-secondary training in Occupational Health and Safety or a combination of education and experience determined to be equivalent
• Professional Health and Safety designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) or working towards designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Health and Safety professional preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Familiar with Workers’ Compensation Board regulations and policies and work collaboratively with HR to provide support.
• Knowledgeable and highly competent health and safety professional who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Hard worker who cares about people and makes sure that they always get home safely.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to work alone, prioritize tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
• Experience in a related Health and Safety position within the construction and/or mining industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Good understanding of current legislation and regulations as it pertains to health and safety.
• Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with database applications and administrative systems, specifically Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures.
• Ability to occasionally work long and irregular hours, which can include night shift, weekends and/or holidays.

Perks & Benefits:

• Extended health benefits, dental, life insurance, and company pension
• Company events
• Ongoing training and career development
• Competitive salary
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Advancement opportunities

At Ethier Sand and Gravel we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Ethier Sand and Gravel welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and all will be given consideration for the position, but only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.