Field Safety - Jobs in Blackfalds, AB

Job Description

HIRING LEAD/DIRECT REPORT | Lena GedaschkeJOB TYPE | Full-time, permanentLOCATION | Blackfalds, AlbertaDEPARTMENT | SafetyDIVISION | Field SafetyCLOSING DATE | August 9, 2022START DATE | As soon as possiblePosition SummaryEagle Builders is western Canada’s leader in precast concrete construction. We are a rapidly growing organization and have the opportunity for a dedicated and passionate safety individual to join our team! We are looking for individuals who are eager to apply their comprehensive expertise to ensure policies and procedures are being followed on our construction sites. This position will report to the Safety Manager and will be responsible for creating, executing, and providing an oversight of safety on our jobsites throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. As a leader in safety, you must demonstrate clear and effective communication both verbally and in writing. This will be accomplished by successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with all site designates, operations, and team members. This is a full-time position that will require frequent out of town work, flexibility, determination, and a positive go getter attitude. The successful candidate must hold a preferred NSCO designation, WHMIS train the trainer, fall protection, aerial work platform, and standard first aid.Job Descriptions

• Responsible for implementing and developing all aspects of the safety program for the site supervisors, field crews, and sub-trades
• Prepare and conduct safety meetings to increase awareness on specific safety hazards and processes
• Provide support and direction to sub-trade companies concerning their safety programs and questions they may have from a safety standpoint
• Prequalify all potential sub-trade companies using Eagles guidelines
• Conduct safety committee meetings at required intervals for projects that meet the requirements
• Safety manual review, making SJP and SWP to maximize safety of critical tasks, new Eagle Builders field orientations and sub-trade orientations, train new workers in WHMIS, complete and follow-up onsite inspections conducted, hazard assessments and keeping updated and current with all aspects of safety
• Update and ensure statistic/trends/paperwork is tracked and entered into our system
• Update SDS binders as needed
• Supervision of workers, both Eagle and sub-trades on a daily basis to correct un-safe acts and ensure safety conscience attitudes and work
• Ensure first aid is available and kits are stocked, as well as fire extinguishers readily available and in proper working condition. Ensure all other addition emergency equipment is available as required
• Ensure safety supplies (respirators, filters, hearing protection, fall protection etc.) are stocked in field vehicles. Ensure proper supplies are available in job boxes and sea-cans
• Investigation and follow-up of all incidents, first aid recorders and near-misses
• Make safety packages and maintain prime contractor jobs
• Coordinate with project managers and site designates about job startups, construction phases and project end to ensure safety compliance at each interval.
• Schedule safety training classes for employees and sub-trades
• Ensure sub-trades have up to date WCB clearance and certificate of insurance

Assets

• General construction knowledge or background

• Knowledge of British Columbia and Saskatchewan OH&S, WHMIS, WCB and related legislation

• Understanding of SiteDocs or related safety software

Requirements

• WHMIS 2015 Train the trainer certification, Fall Protection, Aerial Lift and Standard First Aid certifications
• Knowledge of Alberta OH&S, WHMIS, WCB and related legislation considered an asset
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Outstanding organization skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license

• Reliable and available to work away from home Monday-Friday, occasional Saturday
• Minimum 44-50 hours per week, must be flexible and willing to work overtime
• Follow company safety policies and procedures
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with the attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Local to central Alberta or willing to relocate to central Alberta
• Must be eligible to work in Canada. Currently, we are unable to sponsor international candidates.

What Eagle Builders Offers

• Competitive wage based on experience and skillset
• Company truck, fuel card, wash card, laptop, hotspot, and cellphone for business purposes
• Overtime pay after 8 hours day/44 hours week
• Outstanding Benefits Package with OpenCircle
• 6% Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed every Sunday off
• Hotel accommodations and sub pay when working out of town
• Eagle clothing program after 3 months of employment
• Full-time year-round work

We thank you for your interest in Eagle Builders but only those invited for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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