Construction Safety Officer

Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our confidential client, is seeking a Construction Safety Officer to join their team in St. John's, NL.

Job Summary:

A local heavy civil construction and infrastructure contractor company has been providing service in the heavy civil industry of Newfoundland for over 30 years ago. They specialize in large-scale construction and roadwork projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address all safety concerns brought forward by all site personnel.
• Accident investigations for all accidents, incidents, near misses or injuries.
• Ensuring all incidents are properly recorded, and the correct actions are recommended and completed.
• Prepare, review, and monitor site-specific safety plans, hazard assessments, safety checklists, risk assessments, etc.
• Perform on-site safety orientation for all employees.
• Organize and conduct toolbox meetings.
• Conduct site inspections in conjunction with the foreman and/or superintendent.
• Compile all documentation regarding safety throughout the duration of the project (maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports).

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety Program, supplemented by related construction work experience would be considered an asset.
• Committee Training and/or experience
• Power Line Hazards
• Standard First Aid
• Traffic Control Training
• WHMIS
• Supervisory Training and/or experience
• Trenching and Excavation
• Fall Protection Training
• Confined Space
• Development and implementation of safe work practices and procedures.
• Hazard Recognition Evaluation, inspections, analysis, and control.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Understanding, knowledge, and familiarity with Site-Specific Safety Plans.

Job Details:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Comprehensive benefits package available- Dental care, extended health care and vision care.
• In-person work location
• Travel within NL is required for projects.

Apply in Confidence:

Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to:

Tonya Guilfoyle | Senior Recruiter & HR Consultant |?View email address on jobs.swagapp.com

Jump Recruitment Specialists |?

At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the community Jump Recruitment and other organizations we serve?operate?within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify?or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodation they may need during the recruitment process.

This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their?interest,?however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.