Health & Safety Advisor
Det'on Cho Management View all jobs
- Yellowknife, NT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We believe work is important, and so is the ability to live your best life.
- We believe profit is the inevitable result of doing the right things.
- We believe skills can be trained, and attitude is everything.
- We believe good teamwork makes us successful.
- We believe our people should have the opportunity to grow.
- Maintain records of incidents and accidents, including settled and contested claims, and promote best practices within the organization.
- Ensure proper use of protective clothing and equipment to safeguard worker health and Safety.
- Respond to emergencies and provide support as required for operations.
- Investigate injuries, incidents, and near misses while promptly developing corrective actions.
- Assist in Task Hazard Analysis (THA), Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA), and weekly safety and toolbox meetings.
- Inspect work sites, facilities and equipment to identify and correct hazards.
- Ensure adequate and measurable corrective actions are implemented whenever deficiencies are identified.
- Coach supervisors and employees on safety initiatives.
- Monitor adherence to safe work procedures across all work areas.
- Advise workers and supervise them on potential health and safety hazards they may encounter in the workplace.
- Provide clear instructions, both written and verbal, on the precautions to be taken for employee protection.
- Be familiar with site Emergency Response plans, capability, and processes, and be able to provide guidance/recommendations.
- Lead and evaluate workplace inspections and conduct accident/incident investigations.
- Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and OHS regulations.
- Identify issues, refer them to management, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead and facilitate safety meetings.
- Attend and participate in daily Toolbox Talks to support the team.
- Conduct regular workplace safety inspections.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for the OHS Program and report on findings.
- Monitor and promote hazard recognition and control in the workplace.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience within industrial construction. Knowledge of the NWT Mining Regulations is considered an asset.
- Experience with claims management, including Workers’ Compensation (WSCC) reporting, claim follow-up, and return-to-work coordination, is considered an asset.
- Must have completed NCSO or an Occupational health and Safety certificate/diploma from an accredited institution.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
- Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
- Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required
- Strong leadership abilities to guide teams effectively.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.