Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator develops, administers, and implements companywide occupational safety programs, and serves as the coordinator for the occupational safety programs within one or more divisions and/or departments. The Safety Coordinator plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental occupational safety programs.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:   

• Responsible for safety orientation, safety training, job site inspections, Safe Work Certified maintenance audits and reporting.
• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections including risk assessments, hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Price Ltd employees and subcontractors.
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for Price Ltd supervisors and field employees, with regard to WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, industry specific related issues, etc.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Coordinate the activities of other occupational safety personnel within one or more divisions and departments, if appropriate.
• Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental occupational safety programs.
• Provide guidance to field personnel via safety briefings.
• Provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
• Write safety standards for electrical utility departments in compliance with industry standards and federal, provincial and local regulations.
• Design safety standards to conform to industry standards and federal, provincial and local regulations.
• Develop and implement complex safety programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities for hazardous conditions in electrical utility areas.
• Develop and conduct occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet local, provincial, and federal requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments.
• Direct and review the analysis of accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.
• Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.
• Provide training to managers and others on occupational safety issues.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have:   

• Certificate or degree in a related field.
• Safety certification training (e.g., CRSP, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information) is considered a strong asset.
• Three to five years' experience in occupational health and safety in an industrial establishment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the WS&H regulations and Act .
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong English communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of concrete formwork, demolition, and heavy civil work is an asset.
• Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity