Senior Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Oakville, ON
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Job ID: 522339Position Title: Senior Occupational Health & Safety Advisor , Oakville, OntarioEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-timeLocation: Oakville, Ontario (CA-ON)Hiring Manager: John SerafiniRecruiter: Chetan GandhiCompensation: 101,900 -117,00 per year + discretionary annual target of 12.5% - 17.5%Dufferin Construction is hiring a Senior Occupational Health & Safety Advisor , Oakville, Ontario!Why This Opportunity?This position gives you the chance to grow your career while taking on work that matters. You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, learn new skills, and contribute to initiatives that make a real impact on our business. It’s a role where your experience is valued, your ideas are heard, and your development is supported. We want you to succeed and continue building your future here at CRH Canada.As the primary contact for all Occupational Health and Safety concerns within their assigned region (Hamilton to London), the Sr. OHS Advisor will work with their team of Health & Safety Advisors to ensure that all Health and Safety Management program requirements are being met including but not limited to training, COR maintenance and audits, incident investigations, project specific assignments and special projects as assigned by Sr. Management and the Manager, Health and Safety.Job Responsibilities:

Ensure assigned Region adheres to all applicable Health and Safety Management System requirements
Assist with updating our Health and Safety Management System which includes COR Elements
Assist with the development of loss control programs
Prepare and review with area managers Driver Behavior telematics reports
Develop, coordinate and facilitate training programs
Complete health and safety assessments on key individuals as required
Coordinate, assign and complete site visits and safety audits (e.g. Formal Assessments, Life Saving Rules Assessments) as directed
Promote within their region quarterly Focus Areas and Continuous Improvement Plans
Assist with Safety Culture Assessments in their region
Act as a liaison with Ministry of Labor, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) during compliance visits and investigations
Complies with Federal, Provincial and Local Legal requirements by; studying existing and new legislation enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
Extended visual and cognitive attention is needed to observe project activities. Initiative and ingenuity are mandatory since the job receives only general supervision.
Judgment must be frequently exercised in performing staff advisory function. Decision making discretion is frequently required
Provide reports and updates to the Manager, Health and Safety and Sr. Management for assigned Region
Observing, collecting data and interacting with workers, supervisors and peers are required. The incumbent must work in office as well as outdoor settings
Oversee WSIB return to work plans
Assist in the development, updating and deployment of standard operating procedures
Create and distribute safety alerts as required
Oversee incident investigations and reporting
Work closely with the Corporate Occupational Health Team on return-to-work planning
Attend, support and chair JHSC meetings as required
Attend personal training programs as directed and support/implement HR programs and policies
Recommend appropriate work practices and promote commitment to organizations' vision & Values
Support line personnel in their duties with regards to loss control initiatives
Actively working towards and/or maintaining CRSP designation.
Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Either a diploma or degree in Health and Safety Management or Civil Engineering from an accredited College or university
5-10 years of experience in a similar role within the Construction Industry is an asset
Possess a Valid Driver’s License (Class G or equivalent)
Vehicle travel is frequent and occasionally extensive. Travel to projects and facilities are required.
CRSP Designation or working towards achieving designation
Extensive knowledge of OH&S principles, policies, procedures and regulations
Extensive knowledge of business operating processes and procedures
Sound working knowledge of provincial legislation and regulations (eg. WSIA, OHSA)
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (word, excel, project)
Oral and written skills should be at an advanced level. Fluency in a relevant second language (Portuguese, French) would be an asset
Varied physical demands, including extended sitting, standing, walking, and climbing

This job posting reflects an existing vacancy. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.CRH Canada, does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, CRH Canada, does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here:CRH Canada recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.Visit our website for more information:

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