Health and Safety Advisor - Jobs in Sparwood, BC

Job Description

Kettle River Contracting is looking to Hire a Full-time HSE Advisor for our operations in the Elk Valley! (Sparwood, Elkford) 2 Weeks on 1 Week off - Camp providedReporting to the Corporate HSE Manager and working closely with our Regional Safety Supervisor and Site Management, this position provides guidance and direction to all site workers including project management, employees, and subcontractors with respect to corporate and client safety policies, practices, procedures, and legislative requirements. The incumbent is to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission the vision and values of Kettle River contracting. Kettle River Provides Camp and the position is a 2 Week on 1 Week off schedule.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate the capability to work under the direction of HSE leadership on multiple tasks requiring judgment to resolve problems
• Works with employees, supervisors and management to identify potential hazards
• Encourages and promotes a safe work culture with a positive attitude and team approach
• Performs various levels of worksite inspections and audits and follows through with appropriate levels of coaching and support for all corrective actions
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions. Complete incident causation analysis, develop, implement and follow up on corrective actions
• Participate in toolbox meetings, weekly safety meetings and client and HSE team meetings as required
• Assistance in creating Job Safety Analysis and perform updates as conditions and processes change
• Maintain a working knowledge of current OH&S legislation, Federal and Provincial laws as well as company standards and policies
• Provide mentoring to workers and leaders in maintaining safe work habits and practices
• Participate and contribute with ongoing procedural, policy and other documentation development and updates as required
• Proactively identifies leading indicators and trends in the field and communicates the same back to the field and corporate
• Investigates incidents and near misses with foremen and other key management
• Communicates established policies, practices and procedures to workers and remain informed on changes provided from the Corporate HSE Manager
• Ensure Client specific COVID protocols are in being followed and in compliance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years Safety Advisory experience in heavy equipment or heavy civil construction, Mining
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (current abstract must be provided)
• High school diploma with relevant post-secondary education is an asset
• NCSO designation / or equivalent is required for this position
• Must be physically and mentally fit with the ability to safely drive in mining atmospheres alone
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and listening skills
• Ability to represent the company in a professional and courteous manner
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
• A self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• Willingness to work in the Elk Valley, on rotation in a camp Setting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The above statements describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:Strict COVID protocols are being followed at all worksites and Lodging facilities.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sparwood, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Health and Safety: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Drivers License (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No