The posting
You are an experienced Health & Safety resource who consistently conveys professional judgment and can build effective relationships across all levels. You will play a key role in the execution and implementation of a diverse range of health and safety programs and can expect to work on challenging projects with diverse and collaborative teams to meet and exceed Ledcor’s safety standards.
This position is site-based and the specific rotation schedule and project location will be determined based on project requirements.
Join our team on-site today!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide coverage for the HS&E Manager while they are off schedule
- Ability to manage smaller HS&E Team or lead a smaller project independently
- Mentorship and Support: You mentor and guide HS&E Coordinators and Advisors, helping them navigate safety processes and improve their effectiveness
- Ability to lead the Operations Team through the health and safety management system independently
- Conduct inspections of the work area and meet with field supervisors to discuss any potential areas for improvement
- Work with the team to ensure the adequate supply of safety equipment, such as protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respirators, etc.
- Advise operations regarding Ledcor's Health and Safety Management System, based on a solid understanding of program execution throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor compliance with jurisdictional regulatory requirements
- Assists in the coordination and completion of inspections, focus audits and incident investigations
- Verify compliance with leading and lagging indicators, including subcontractors as well as any identified corrective actions
- Identify HS&E trends and develop action plans to address them
- Conduct the HS&E Orientation to employees and subcontractors during project onboarding.
- Provide support to site leadership in the preparation of site-specific material for safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Support the coordination, organization and delivery of project toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Develop and enhance Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Practice documents based on existing materials
- Audit the quality of the field level hazard assessments, inspections and incident investigation reports for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with the implementation of occupational hygiene practices and have awareness of medical screening programs
- Occupational Injury/Illness Management: You support supervisors in managing occupational injuries and illnesses, including monitoring return-to-work processes and implementing preventive safety measures
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of related work experience in heavy civil, mining, or related industry
- Strong understanding of Mine Health and Safety Administration (MHSA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and best practices
- MSHA instructor card (Blue Card) and formal Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) education are an asset
- Must hold a CSP, Certificate or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent through on-the-job experience.
- Has developed technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment within the Heavy Civil Construction and/or Open Pit Mining Industries
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information to the hourly workforce, while also effectively interacting with project management staff, clients, and customers
- Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues, as well as develop and implement strategies to solve them
- Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, program development, safety & health training, and accident investigation
- Capable of adapting information/style to the audience, explaining difficult information clearly, influencing, and persuading others towards consensus agreement in straightforward situations
- A strong team player attitude with the ability to effectively adjust to changing priorities and demands
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong computer competency including experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and driver's abstract
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements
Work Conditions:
- Flexibility to travel to and work at various project sites will be required
Additional Information
Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.
Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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