Health & Safety Coordinator

Do you have a passion for safety and a strong understanding of underground utility work? Are you committed to ensuring that construction projects meet the highest safety standards? 

As a project-based position based in Prince Rupert, the Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing on-site direction on the company’s Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with Client, IDL, and legislative Health and Safety requirements to achieve the corporate goal of zero incidents. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while advancing your safety career in a company that values its people, this is the role for you!

• Coordinates and administers an effective health and safety program and provides advice and guidance to the Project Team on Health & Safety issues and topics
• Understands and applies H&S requirements and processes to project work processes
• Performs general administrative and recordkeeping functions and procedures including: reviewing sub-contractors’ safety programs; maintaining inventory for all hazardous products, first aid and personal protective equipment used on site; reporting and tracking incidents & near misses, and maintaining and filing confidential information
• Creates clear and timely “Flash Reports” and participates in detailed, fact-based incident investigations and management
• Implements client and IDL Health and Safety Programs under the coaching of the H&S Manager
• Participates in project safety meetings
• Provides safety material for daily Tool Box meetings and able to lead Tool Box and Safety meetings
• Engages in the development and enhancement of Safe Work Practices and Job Hazard Assessments
• Acquires basic knowledge of site safety program, emergency response, fire control systems and personal protective equipment and is able to convey these to project team members & contractors
• Conducts facility inspections and safety audits on a regular basis to monitor safe work practices and procedures, prepares inspection reports and ensures corrective action is taken when deficiencies are identified
• Collaborates with the Project Manager and Safety Manager to ensure health and safety programs meet legislative compliance

• 3+ years’ experience in a full-time Health and Safety role
• Underground utilities experience experience is preferred
• Accreditation as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Construction Safety Officer (CSO)
• Related post-secondary Health & Safety degrees, diplomas and certification are an asset
• Confident in taking take action and able to adhere to timelines
• Outstanding communication skills and confident interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form
• Outstanding verbal, written and electronic communication skills and confidence when interacting with key project and company personnel
• Able to take action and adhere to strict timelines
• Cooperative and supportive team player
• Strong computer expertise including experience with MS Word and Excel

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, vision care.
• Physical Wellbeing Program and Employee Family Assistance Program.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Many other perks!