Responsibilities for the Construction Health and Safety Representative include, but are not limited to:
- Provide assistance to the Foreman through formal risk assessment, offering recommendations promoting site safety.
- Strong knowledge of local, provincial, federal and corporate health and safety requirements and legislation.
- Assist Foreman with pre-job planning, including but not limited to, job safety analyses, and pre-job hazard assessments. Creating/modifying JSA’s as required.
- Deliver on-site tool-box talks, and facilitate the training of personnel on Health and Safety subjects. Actively participating in discussions and providing guidance on safe work approaches.
- Maintain a system of incident investigations, using root cause analysis, documentation, and standardized Haller Mechanical processes.
- Implement and oversee workplace safety programs to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
- Develop and enforce safety policies, and Safe Work Practices (SOP’s)
- Conduct routine audits, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Monitor amendments and ensure on-going compliance with relevant regulations.
- Design and facilitate safety training programs, including new hire orientations, equipment operation, and hazard awareness.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
- Develop a site specific Emergency Response Plan.
- Maintain 3rd party contractor management platforms.
- Being visible in the field, and actively promote and encourage proactive safety behaviours including, hazard recognition and mitigation, near miss reporting, and looking out for each other.
- Complete submit and manage WSIB claims, injury documentation and employee modified work plans.
- Working within a team environment.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Represent Haller Mechanical in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
- Customer liaison regarding concerns.
- Listening and carrying out instructions diligently, and requesting clarification when instructions are unclear, not understood, or the hazards are not identified or mitigated.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-5 years of progressive experience in a dedicated health and safety role preferably within the construction industry.
- A valid, full driver’s license and clean drivers abstract. DZ Licensed preferred.
- Current NCSO or CRSP designation preferred
- Familiarity with COR accreditation
- Valid JHSC Certification
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships.
- Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with inquiries.
- Maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information effectively with a high degree of accuracy.
- Willing to submit a background check.
- Work in challenging conditions (outdoors 8+ hours/day), and deal constructively with conflict.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the applicable OHSA, including the construction Act and Regulations, as well as WSIB Legislation.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Mechanically inclined. Proven ability to use hand/power tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Excellent analytical, prioritization, and multitasking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities.
- Ability to work effectively within a steady paced team environment.
- Must have the ability to problem solve and communicate effectively. Great attention to detail.
- Ability to stand, walk and climb ladders, scaffolding etc. continuously is a must.
- Must provide own steel-toed safety boots and PPE.
Haller Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations to applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with legislative requirements. Please advise if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
