HSE Safety Advisor

Position Title: HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Reports To: Health & Safety Manager & VP Risk Management

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., 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
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
Complete site-specific safety plans
Track and review safety paperwork submissions for accuracy and completeness
Perform monthly site inspections
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational health and Safety
Minimum 3 years experience in a safety role is required
Health and Safety Certification or working towards NCSO is an asset
Exhibits critical thinking and the ability to mitigate risks.
Training: HSE staff and Company employees at all levels.
Able to find solutions to complex issues/challenges and mitigate risks.
High level of personal stress tolerance and flexibility. Company Sponsored Training
Quality systems overview
Health & Safety/Quality Policy review
Specific safety programs such as WHMIS
Maintenance of Safety Designation(s)

Travel Requirements
25% office. 75% construction site visits.
Consistent computer/laptop exposure.
Competitive salary
Health benefits and Group RRSP programs
Company provided training and development
We are committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a workplace that is representative of the resident population we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to age, race, colour, creed or religion, ancestry, origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, record of offences, disability, or other protected status. We have policies and procedures to accommodate applicants and employees with a disability.