HSE Field Safety Advisor

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Field Safety Advisor to the team supporting the Wasoqonatl Transmission Line project, based in Amherst, NS.
Reporting to the Regional Safety Supervisor, this position provides support to supervisors, foremen and workers in the field and leadership / coordination of the day-to-day safety requirements for the project. This position plays an important role in ensuring that Valard’s safety culture has been established and adhered to in the field.
Please Note: this is a field-based position working a schedule of 24 days on / 14 days off; Be a visible presence and safety resource in the field to ensure a safe work environment for all Valard employees, contractors, and visitors as per the Site Safety Management Plan (SMP)
Communicate, coach and assist field staff to ensure that all safety expectations are met
Participate in regular meetings with project safety teams to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events to ensure safety obligations are carried out as per client agreement and communicated to the Project Manager and Supervisors
Perform observations, inspections, emergency preparedness drills, and review / communicate the findings via safety meetings and postings
Facilitate weekly safety meetings, capture minutes and prepare weekly / monthly safety reports
Provide support to the supervisors and foreman to ensure that JSAs are developed and reviewed with the crews and available at the work site
Apply and reinforce the requirements of Valard's Health, Safety and Environmental Manual across all field activities
Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable legislation, and applicable standards and inform Project Manager(s) of any relevant changes

Post-Secondary education in a related field

• 5 years of construction site safety experience
• National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification
• Experience with Microsoft office applications
• Proven experience dealing with client requirements and providing administrative assistance with matters relating to safety
• Demonstrated experience supporting electrical construction projects

CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) certification
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
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• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.