Health and Safety Officer

Reports To:                   VP Risk Management    

Location:                      Head Office, Etobicoke

Job Summary

The Health and Safety Officer role represents a key core competence.  This is an essential supporting role that has controlled and moderate impact on the success of Fermar Paving Limited (“the Company”).  This role plays an essential role in maintaining a pro-active culture of Safety through the development and implementation of industry leading best health, safety and environment practices ensuring the safety of all employees of the Company, and the public in general.

The Health and Safety Officer provides support and reports to the VP of Risk Management by assisting in monitoring compliance with all workplace Safety standards, programs and procedures to ensure every employee get “Home Safe Every Day”.

The Health and Safety Officer will assist in mitigating risk by performing investigations, incidents, accidents and audits.   Represent the Company as a HSE contact receiving inquiries from clients, sub-contractors and external entities (e.g., Unions, MOL and WSIB etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Represent and work cooperatively with employees, clients, government entities, subcontractors on health and safety issues
• Ensure regulatory compliance on the job site and abiding by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Auditing site safety performance and evaluate implementation, recommending corrective actions and follow up to ensure implementation
• Participating in and advising on investigations determining the cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Conduct orientations with new and returning workers
• Participate and organize corporate health & safety committee meetings, as required
• Accompany third part inspectors during site reviews.
• Oversee compliance to issues identified during third party inspections
• File safety documentation as required
• Work with human resources to create and implement new company policies while ensuring old policies are still relevant and up to date
• Ensure all safety equipment is in good working order and replace any that is in non-compliance
• Complete respirator fit testing to all employees that use respirators
• Assist in the COR audits as required
• Complete site-specific safety plans
• Administration duties as required
• Track and review safety paperwork submissions for accuracy and completeness
• Perform monthly site inspections

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational health and Safety
• Minimum 3 years experience in a safety role is required
• Experience in construction sector is preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA and Construction Regulations
• Health and Safety Certification or working towards NCSO is an asset

Demonstrated Management Skills

• Exhibits critical thinking and the ability to mitigate risks.
• Displays time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Training: HSE staff and Company employees at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Exhibits attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrated Interpersonal (People) Skills

• Problem solving, critical thinking. Able to find solutions to complex issues/challenges and mitigate risks.
• High level of personal stress tolerance and flexibility. Ability to retain focus in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Able to effectively communicate applying sound judgement
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Company Sponsored Training

• New employee orientation
• Code of ethics and Business Conduct
• Quality systems overview
• Health & Safety/Quality Policy review
• Leadership Development
• Specific safety programs such as WHMIS
• Maintenance of Safety Designation(s)

Working Conditions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits and Group RRSP programs
• Company vehicle
• Company provided training and development