Health, Safety and Environmental Lead

By Phoenix Industrial Services

Dead Line: September 29, 2021

• Manage and Implement policies and procedures in order to meet ISO 9001 requirements, and to provide a safe working environment for clients, employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure adequate documentation and procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, local legislation and conditions of any required regulations.
• Communicate the essential requirements of the Health and Safety Program to all client employees and subcontractors and to develop a positive culture with respect to Health and Safety practices within areas of operations.
• Update, maintain and present safety orientation and training for all new employees and subcontractors to ensure complete and effective understanding of potential risks and expected behaviors within the workplace.
• Maintain and present safety orientation meetings and ongoing training for existing employees and visitors as required.
• Coordinate safety and health supplies by ensuring supplies are purchased in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Provide regular and accurate statistical reports on all medical aid, WCB incidents and injuries, lost time injuries, health-related absenteeism and disability information.
• Communicate to management as required.
• Monitor and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain Safety and Health Bulletin boards.
• Maintain records of all Safety and Health related training on individual files and plant-wide logs. Forward copies to the Human Resource Manager.
• Ensure compliance meets all legislative requirements, including: WHMIS, First Aid Responder, Workplace Safety and Health Committee, etc.
• Conduct effective hazard analysis for al work centers.
• Ensure safe work procedures are current and complete for all work centers.
• Investigate accidents thoroughly and effectively, and then respond appropriately as required, including communicating to, training and following up with supervisors and employees.
• Diligently encourage and promote positive and effective employee relations through communications initiatives, coaching supervisors, providing counseling to emplyees and monitoring employee satisfaction.
• Support company initiatives and policies enthusiastically.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to the above.

• NCSO or OHS in industrial construction plus continuing professional development.
• Degree or Diploma in Health and Safety
• Possess current First Aid, CSTS, H2S Alive and Leadership for Excellence Training.
• Experience with disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access) and be able to handle working with multiple programs.
• Must have experience leading a team of safety professionals.
• At least 10 years health and safety experience working in Industrial Construction, Fabrication and Maintenance with a proven track record of implementing successful systems and programs relating to the policies of the organization.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Outlook ).
• Ability to read/write English at a proficient level.
• Possess current First Aid Responder certificate.
• Experience with disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis.
• Understanding of current legislation, Codes of Practice, Bulletins and other safe work practice requirements and recommendations.
• Confidence, with the proven ability to build credibility and strong partnerships at all levels.
• Very strong sense of urgency with proven record of following through to meet deadlines and commitments. Energetic, self motivated, creative and especially positive outlook.
• Proven ability to maintain confidences and ensure confidentiality of information and records.
• Self motivated, energetic and able to work in either a team environment or independently.
• Ability to mentor, train and develop other employees.
• Experience in Earth, Civil works or Environmental Industry is preferred.