Safety Advisor

Dragados Canada, Inc., the Canadian construction arm of the ACS Group (one of the world’s largest international construction and engineering companies), is seeking a talented and experienced Safety Advisor to join its dynamic and energetic team.

Dragados Canada was established in 2008 and has grown steadily into an industry-leader in Canada, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, successfully performing a variety of large-scale transportation, bridge, dam, tunnel, and other major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safe execution of construction activities through safe work planning, rescue plans, inspections, and audits
• Provide incident response and investigation to determine root cause and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with legislation, site policies, and standard operating procedures
• Establish a Job Hazard Analysis in addition to other workplace safety measures such as emergency response plans, fall protection, traffic control, and work permits
• Participates in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, pre-activity meetings, incident reviews, and emergency response exercises
• Contributes to the creation of standards, processes, and practices
• Inspect project work areas and recommend corrective action
• Provide in-field coaching and training to personnel
• Mediate health and safety issues to resolution
• Promote a safe and inclusive culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in a similar role is required
• Professional accreditation in Health, Safety or Emergency response is preferred
• EMT experience and Class 3 First Aid Certification are highly preferred
• Hands-on experience in heavy civil construction in a field environment
• Demonstrates competency in Safety Management Systems and safety-based behaviour as part of safety culture
• Marine experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Proven self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude
• Strong verbal communication skills, ability to effectively engage craft, supervise, and manage
• Valid G class or F class license

Dragados is an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

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