Safety Coordinator - Remote Locations

Safety Coordinator

Company

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

This position supports projects located in remote and rural areas throughout British Columbia. Candidates must be comfortable working on rotational schedules, travelling to project sites, and living in camp or remote accommodations for extended periods.
 

Position Summary

As a project-based position, the 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.

This is a field-based position supporting construction projects in remote locations. The successful candidate will work on a rotational schedule at various out-of-town project sites and must be willing to travel and work away from home for extended periods. Transportation, accommodations, and applicable travel allowances will be provided in accordance with company policy and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a full-time Health and Safety role
• Industrial Construction industry experience is preferred
• Accreditation as a National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Construction Safety Officer (CSO) is an asset
• Previous experience working in remote construction, industrial, mining, energy, or infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset
• 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 confidence 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

Position Benefits

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience
• Health and dental benefits
• Training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Excellent work/life balance