Senior Advisor – Safety & Health
| Company | ATCO |
|---|---|
| Location | Calgary, AB, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- College Diploma or University Degree in a related field (Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering)
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional
- 7+ years in occupational health & safety roles in cement, aggregates, asphalt, or concrete production industries
- Progressive leadership experience in H&S at a corporate level
- Experience with H&S management systems, including incident management, hazard/risk, safe work and contractor management
- Expert knowledge of the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation Code, and other applicable legislation
- Expert knowledge of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations
- Expert understanding and experience conducting workplace inspections, observations, program reviews and management system auditing
- Advanced and well-rounded experience developing, implementing, assessing and sustaining H&S programs
- Experience developing project charters, project plans, implementation plans, communication plans and change management plans
- Must be willing and able to drive to worksites in a company or rental vehicle safely
- Must be willing to perform standby on-call duties for H&S support
- This position is a safety-sensitive role as per ATCO’s Alcohol & Drug Policy. Being fit for duty is critical for this position to support a safe workplace.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Ashcor departments in all aspects of H&S, including proactive identification and evaluation of risks, determining and implementing solutions
- Participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and HAZOPs
- Develop and facilitate H&S orientation and training (fall protection, confined space entry, WHMIS, respiratory protection, emergency response)
- Lead and develop strategic H&S projects, initiatives and long-term strategies with the goal of building an industry-leading safety culture
- Coordinate with the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process to ensure selection of qualified contractors that share Ashcor’s safety values
- Conduct contractor pre-qualification reviews and assurance activities, on-site management and post project evaluation
- Provide expert guidance on all elements of H&S, including OHS competency requirements, safety trends, interpretation of H&S regulatory requirements, and H&S related programs (Workers Compensation/Disability Management & Alcohol & Drug Program)
- Conduct workplace observations, inspections, audits, and employee interviews to identify and resolve non-compliance issues
- Develop, maintain and test the Emergency Response Plans
- Coordinate facility ERP exercises, drills and tabletops. Recommend and provide subsequent training, required
- Lead investigations and root cause analyses when incidents occur; conduct quality reviews and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor H&S performance and trends and policy/process effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement of safety practices
- Oversee the audiometric and respiratory protection programs, including coordination of testing and audits.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.