Health & Safety Advisor

What YOU Will Do

• Put your knowledge of Pomerleau’s Health and Safety program to work through advisement, mentorship and assistance with project teams to ensure companywide compliance;

• Demonstrate leadership in Health & Safety on the project.  Effectively apply the requirements of the project specific safety standards to promote Pomerleau’s H&S standards, applicable OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes with all employees and trade partners on the project;
  

• Jump right in from project start-up to assist with the development of construction plans, kick-off meetings and hazard identification;

• Get active and out on our construction sites to conduct regular site inspections;
  

• Be the lead of incident investigations by taking a closer look at the investigation requirements and associated high risk elements while keeping the lines of communication open with your Regional Manager of Health and Safety;

• Promote the idea of thinking ahead and utilizing our prevention program;
  

• Take pride in monitoring, auditing and support to ensure Project Safety Plan compliance while always looking for opportunities to improve safety performance;

• Confidently order work stoppages as required alongside the creation of a plan of correction;
  

• Share your knowledge and be a role model by providing Health and Safety training and coaching opportunities;

• Utilize and support emergency response for projects;
  

• Effectively compile project Health and Safety statistics monthly;

• Celebrate project success and completion and be a key member of the project wrap-up process.

What YOU Will Bring

• 3-5 years’ experience in the construction industry and health and safety management on construction projects (experience on medium to large projects is preferred!);

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Risk Management or a combination of education and industry experience;
  

• A minimum of NCSO designation would be considered an asset;

• Experience with Certificate of Recognition (COR) and Safety Group (IHSA);
  

• Outstanding leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills are essential;

• A dynamic and creative approach with a flair for being proactive and applying good judgement techniques in all situations;
  

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written;

• Good computer skills are a must;
  

• Knowledge of the market.

Why Choose Pomerleau

• Competitive salary

• 4 weeks’ vacation

• Group insurance (including a health spending account!)

• Group RRSP

• Employer paid monthly public transit pass

• Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

• Exciting training opportunities

• Dynamic culture

• Exciting career opportunities

• Summer hours (available year-round)

• Free access to Dialogue’s telemedecine platform

• Refund for ergonomic work equipment

• New telecommuting policy

Job Vacancy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada| Working with Pomerleau