Safety Professional Wanted We are seeking a skilled Safety Professional to join our team as a Health and Safety Advisor. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and promoting a positive safety culture within the workplace. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health and safety, with a focus on construction. They will possess excellent leadership skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and facilitate health and safety programs and policies. Key Responsibilities: Conduct site inspections and audits to measure performance and compliance. Lead and/or facilitate incident/accident investigations, including root cause analysis and problem-solving. Review, recommend changes, and participate in workplace assessments to ensure safe work practices. Support and coach operations on hazard assessment, analysis, and review of new equipment or processes. Actively participate in risk assessment, toolbox talks, and weekly operations meetings. Lead health and safety committees with different business units. Interpret and provide advice and guidance on OSHA CFR 1910 and 1926. Ensure subcontractors follow current legislative and corporate safety policies. Participate in project kick-off and promote safety. Identify training needs and support training initiatives by developing and delivering presentations. Conduct site audits/inspections for offices and project sites. Interact with clients'' safety personnel to ensure understanding and reporting obligations. Perform risk assessments and hazard analysis of specific work functions. Work directly with management teams, project managers, and field employees to facilitate understanding of H&S initiatives. Review office emergency measures, conduct training, and annual drill practice. Review emergency measures efficiency and develop corrective measures. Monitor work case injuries, collaborate with consultants, and reduce lost time injury and proactively return workers to light duty. Review HSE performance with business unit managers and provide support on corrective action plan development. Requirements: A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in health and safety, with a focus on construction. Diploma or degree in occupational health and safety or a related field is an asset. Experience in the telecommunication industry is considered a plus. A valid driver''s license with a good driving record is required. Valid First Aid/CPR and other safety-related training is necessary. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations is essential. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills are necessary. Experience with management system maintenance or development is beneficial. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Benefits: A dynamic working environment where you can develop your potential. Training for technical positions. Health and safety first: that''s our number 1 priority. Telecon values diverse points of view and new ideas. About Us: Our organization has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, infrastructure, and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses.
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Senior Health and Safety Specialist - Construction