Health and Safety Coordinator - Surrey

Health and Safety Coordinator

Requisition ID: 8805

Location:

Surrey, British Columbia, CA, V3S 1X6 Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V5X 4N6

Pay Type: Salary

Travel Requirement: <10%


Overview:

The Health & Safety Coordinator will help to support the regional Health & Safety Manager and regional business team in implementation of health and safety management systems and processes. In this role, you will provide health and safety guidance to the operations to help the region comply with the company's Group Standards, Country level policies, and jurisdictional regulations. Serving as a strategic business partner, you will provide technical subject matter expertise and guidance on hazard recognition and risk mitigation controls through active engagement with front line leaders and workers. This role works out of our Surrey, BC office.

Responsibilities: 

Market Area & Product Line Accountability:

Provide direct health and safety coaching to the operational site level leadership, and safety committee representatives and embedded safety personnel 
Assist with facilitation and coordination of training including annual startups, supervisor seminars, visual personal commitment, Boots on the Ground etc. 
Perform risk assessments and development of safe work procedures for regional and country purposes 
Provide guidance and support to operations to meet OHS, country and Group expectations
Assists with facilitation of serious investigations including; recordable injuries, near misses, critical incidents etc. 
Assist to accompany and comply with OHS inspections and potential orders 
Plan, coordinate, and conduct COR audits to ensure annual rebate for the region 
Support the regional operations in preparation for Group HSEMS audits and develop action plans for continuous improvement 
Participate in North America HSEMS audits identifying compliance gaps against Group health and safety standards 
Support HS Manager and regional operations in development and implementation of H&S priorities, guidance documents, key lessons learned, best practices, policies etc. 
Support and guide the regional operations in claim management and injury prevention 
Support HS Manager in implementation of both country and regional HSE-IP objectives 
Assist with utilization of internal reporting tools to meet country reporting requirements 
Support regional operations in implementation and maintenance of programs such as SiteDocs, iCare, Avetta etc. 
Assist to develop and share regional communications to all stakeholders including; key lessons, best practices, alerts, KPIs etc. 

Relationships with Other Jobs:

Collaborate with the WCAN HS Team and Head of Health & Safety in determining Country priorities and action plans
Develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with local regulatory agencies
Engage with front line leadership and workers through being present in the field (minimum of 8 hours per week)
Collaborate with other regional functional supports and business partners such as Human Resources, Procurement, and Environment

Dimensions:

RMX plants (21), Aggregates (30), Asphalt (8), Construction (25 crews), Infrastructure (1), Marine (3) 
HS expert for the regional product line eg. Cement, RMX, Aggregate, Concrete Products, Construction etc. 

Qualification: 

Education:

Post-secondary certification (degree, diploma, certificate) in Occupational Health & Safety is preferred
Certification: CRSP preferred, CSO or NCSO is required 
COR auditor certification

Experience:

3-5 years working experience as a health & safety professional. Construction industry is preferred 
Excellent communication skills. Preferred computer skills: Google Platform, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of relevant Provincial regulations
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Valid driver's license 
Must be able to travel within North America 

Salary Range: $73,000.00 to $83,000.00 per year

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required.

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