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health and safety advisor

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Employer details Scott Builders Inc

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Scott Builders is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safety Advisor to join our team. The Safety Advisor is responsible for implementing our health, safety, and environmental practices while ensuring continuous focus on employee training, orientations, and overall safe work practices. This role demands strong relationship-building skills, integrity, accountability, effective communication, and collaboration. *About Us:* Scott Builders Inc. specializes in total construction services, offering a single point of contact for every phase of a project. Established in 1971, Scott Builders is a leading design/build commercial contractor which allows us to be creative and _create great workplaces _for our clients. Check out our website to see some of the amazing projects we have been fortunate to build and bring to life for our clients. *Job Summary:* The Safety Advisor provides consistent leadership, guidance, and mentoring, fostering a culture where safety is viewed as a resource and an asset to operations. Additionally, this position supports branch operations on health, safety, and environmental matters and coordinates the branch health and safety program for employees, contractors, and subcontractors. *Key Responsibilities:* * Work with branch management to ensure directives and guidance are communicated and implemented * Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at all times * Coordinate the training and orienting of new employees in order that all persons understand and are committed to company standards * Participate in safety committee meetings * Ensure compliance with OH&S regulations and guidelines * Monitor industry trends and ensure company practices are current, accurate and representative of the industry * Provide coaching and assistance to operational staff on safety processes and procedures * Develop programs that reduce incidents/accidents * Conduct and participate in internal and external safety audits, safety inspections at branch locations and work sites * Reports all incidents, near misses, and accident investigations to the general manager and conduct incident investigations * Record safety violations and make recommendations for corrections and follow up * Compile safety statistics for the branch * Prepare and provide daily, weekly, and monthly planning and activity reports * Liaises with external parties on matters concerning OH&S and/or EH&S *Job Requirements:* * Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Construction Management or related discipline (equivalent of education and experience may be considered) * 3+ years of safety construction experience * Current NCSO certification * Proven ability to mentor and train * Advanced knowledge of local and provincial regulations and legislation as it pertains to construction and safety * Ability to communicate effectively with various individuals/stakeholders (written and verbal) and influence others to follow safety policies, processes and regulations * Strong organizational skills utilizing time management techniques to meet commitments * Ability to adapt and respond to changing needs and effectively troubleshoot and resolve problems/issues as they arise * Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport and strong relationships, committed to providing a high level of customer service * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Procore * Ability to multitask and work effectively * Travel to sites will be required which may include overnight stays due to distance * Flexibility in working periods of overtime * Maintain a valid drivers license * Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care * Wellness program Ability to commute/relocate: * Calgary, AB T2E 6L9: reliably commute or p