ECC is seeking candidates for a Health and Safety Supervisor. The Health and Safety Supervisor will take a lead role on this project. This is a field position primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements on construction and environmental projects as defined by Company standards, governmental regulations, and contractual obligations. This position reports to the Health and Safety Manager and may oversee loss prevention in concurrent multiple projects encompassing a number of subcontractors.
- Provide support to the Health and Safety Manager
- Coordinate the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
- Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at project sites
- Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
- As directed, lead health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety standards including participating in developing training content
- Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, and records), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensure that all documentation is organized and stored as required
- Provide guidance to subcontractors, clients, and project team members to ensure that project activities are completed according to applicable health and safety plan(s)
- Conduct regular inspections to assess health and safety plan adherence as well as identify potential loss and risk
- Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance to Company standards and practices
- Ensure that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and to acceptable measures
- Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner in client and regulatory agency interactions.
- Report health and safety incidents to the Company Incident Database
- Conduct related investigations thoroughly, completing associated documentation accurately.
- Communicate and document corrective actions
- Verify implementation of corrective action, track and analyze corrective action, and close-out corrective action documentation upon acceptable completion
- Supervisor and mentor Health & Safety Technicians
- Review of qualifications of subcontractors
- Collaborate with Quality Control counterparts to ensure coordination between areas of responsibility
- In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position
Requirements
- The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
- An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
- Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
- Skilled in problem solving and experience leading others without formal reporting authority
- Proven knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385 1-1, OSHA 1910 and 1926
- Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
- Five years of progressive work experience in a position directly related to health and safety
- Ability to travel for long periods
- Must be able to obtain and maintain military base pass as required
- Current US Driver’s license and good driving record
- Travel: Must be able and willing to work on-site at project location
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous success in working effectively in a dotted line reporting structure
- Hands-on experience in industrial hygiene monitoring and use of hazardous work permits
- Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification and 8 Hour Refresher Certification
- HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification
ECC targeted base salary range for the Toronto, ON area is $100,000 to $120,000CAD annually.
Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.
Benefits Offered – full-time positions *Benefits subject to change.
- Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Exam (1 every 24 months)
- Glasses, Contact Lenses ($200 every 24 months)
- Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Critical Illness Insurance ($25,000)
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- RRSP Plan with ECC matching of 5% of your elective deferrals
- Wellness Program
- Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Company-matching charitable giving program