Health and Safety Business Partner

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  • Ottawa, ON
  • $80,000-85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Telecon is seeking a motivated and career-driven individual to join our national Health and Safety team as a Business Partner in the Ottawa region.This full-time hybrid position offers a flexible group insurance plan, company-matching RRSP from day one, and opportunities for growth and development.In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that Telecon and its subsidiaries comply with all health and safety legislation. You will support and promote our SMART Values and foster a strong safety culture across both office environments and job sites. Working closely with the Health and Safety team, you will help align policies and procedures, provide guidance, and deliver training to employees to ensure consistent and effective safety practices.The expected annual salary for this position is in the range of $80,000 - $85,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Lead health and Safety committees with different Business units.
  • Interpret and provide advice and guidance to all departments pertaining to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Ensure that Telecon subcontractors are in compliance with current legislative and Corporate safety policies.
  • Participate in project kick-off and promote safety.
  • Conduct site inspections and audits to measure performance and compliance.
  • Lead and/or facilitate in incident/accident investigations, strong knowledge in root cause analysis and problem-solving including elaboration and follow up of corrective and preventive actions and reports.
  • Review, recommend changes and participate in workplace assessments to ensure that safe work practices are understood and applied to minimize hazardous exposures.
  • Support and coach operations on hazard assessment, analyses and review the usage of new equipment or processes and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Actively participate and coach on risk assessment, toolbox talk and weekly operations meeting.
  • Identify training needs and support training initiatives by developing and delivering presentations as required.
  • Support and be able to conduct site audits/inspections for offices and project sites.
  • Interact with our client’s safety personnel to ensure the client’s health and safety requirements are understood and reporting obligations are met.
  • Perform risk assessments and hazard analysis of specific work functions.
  • Work directly with the Management team, Project Managers and Field Employees to facilitate their understanding of H&S initiatives.
  • Review offices emergency measures, conduct training and annual drill practice.
  • Review emergency measures efficiency and develop correctives measures.
  • Monitor work case injuries, collaborate with consultant firm that monitor work case injuries, and managers to reduces lost time injury and proactively return workers in light duty.
  • Review HSE performance with Business unit Managers and provide support on corrective action plan development.
  • Any and all other duties as required in order to meet Company objectives.
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THESE SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in Health and Safety with a focus in construction.
  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field would be a valued asset.
  • NCSO designation an asset.
  • Bilingual (French/English) an asset.
  • Experience in the telecommunication industry an asset.
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (Driver’s abstract to be provided upon hire) is required.
  • Valid First Aid/CPR and other Safety related training.
  • Understanding of, and field experience with, workplace hazards, and the practical application of rules and procedures, workplace monitoring, etc.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach and facilitate health and safety programs and policies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the organization and business agility.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
  • Experienced and thoroughly knowledgeable in the Quebec Industrial and Construction regulations.
  • Experience with management system maintenance or development.
  • Excellent problem solver with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions
  • Strong team player, self-motivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Strong presentation, communication skills.
IS THIS YOU? WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!AT TELECON, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GOT YOU COVERED.What we have to offer:
  • Industry-leading healthcare – possibility of Dental plan with employee participation;
  • RRSP with matching company contribution;
  • Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential;
  • Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more.
Here are the extras that make the difference:
  • A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential;
  • Training provided for technical positions;
  • Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority.
  • Telecon values different views and new ideas.
Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates are asked to apply online only (no in-person applications).WELCOME TO TELECONWe Connect People. We Connect the World.Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.For more information on Telecon, visit http://www.telecon.com/ or follow us:
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**The wage/salary stated in this job posting is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a contractual commitment and may differ from the compensation offered should your employment pertain to a position other than the one specified.

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