Health and Safety Assistant

Job summary

The Health and Safety Assistant will support the Health & Safety Advisor in maintaining a safe work environment through site visits, documentation, and safety program administration. They will also assist with incident reporting, safety orientations, and the implementation of company-wide safety initiatives.

Job details

RWC is seeking a Health & Safety Assistant to support the Health & Safety Advisor in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment across our commercial construction projects throughout the Calgary area. This junior position provides administrative and field support for the Health & Safety Program through site visits, safety documentation, orientations, inventory management, COR administration, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in construction safety while working closely with and learning from the Health & Safety Advisor and Health and Safety Manager. Primary Responsibilities: · Assist the Health & Safety Advisor with the implementation and administration of the Company's Health & Safety Program. · Conduct new hire safety orientations for office and field employees as required. · Assist with maintaining health and safety records, forms, training records, and documentation. · Support the Health & Safety Advisor with site inspections by documenting observations, tracking deficiencies, and following up on corrective actions. · Maintain, and update site safety boards and required safety postings. · Assist Foremen and Site Supervisors with project start-up safety documentation and required forms. · Support safety initiatives and maintain a visible safety presence. · Communicate safety information, reminders, and company initiatives to employees and subcontractors. · Attend site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and JOH&S meetings and provide input. · Assist with collecting incident documentation, witness statements, and supporting information following workplace incidents. · Support the administration and maintenance of the Company's COR program, including audit preparation and document organization. · Support company-wide safety training initiatives and employee safety awareness programs. · Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging employee participation and engagement in safety activities. · Perform other administrative and field support duties as assigned by the Health & Safety Advisor and safety team. Skills and Qualifications: · A minimum of 1 year of safety-related experience. · Experience in a construction environment is considered an asset. · Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field. · Strong interest in developing a career in occupational health and safety. · Valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract. · Current First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification. · Strong organizational and time-management skills. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. · Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and management. · Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Calgary area.

What you’ll do

The Health and Safety Assistant will support the Health & Safety Advisor in maintaining a safe work environment through site visits, documentation, and safety program administration. They will also assist with incident reporting, safety orientations, and the implementation of company-wide safety initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of safety-related experience and post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field. A valid driver's license and strong organizational and communication skills are also required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Site Inspections · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Construction Safety
• Site Inspections
• Safety Documentation
• Incident Documentation
• COR Administration
• Safety Orientations
• Inventory Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• First Aid
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Construction
• Administrative

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