Employer: Michels Canada

Location: Nisku, AB

Expires: no expiry date

Employment Duration: Full time

HSE Coordinator

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The HSE Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and updating procedures and written plans, safety and environmental training, orientation training, and the completion of specific government reports. The HSE Coordinator will also implement corporate HSE policy and procedures. They will provide support to the facility regarding HSE matters to ensure compliance with HSE Policies/Procedures and applicable agency regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
• Knowledgeable with the MICHELS Corporate HSE Program and the Site Specific Safety Plan and applicable legislation
• Administer the Site Specific Safety Plan and Project Hazard Assessments as project conditions change
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies
• Advise and assist with the development of orientation, onboarding, training and competency programs and processes
• Onboard and mentor all new and existing employees with health, safety and environmental responsibilities and expectations
• Provide worker instruction/training as required (e.g., WHMIS, TDG, Confined Space, PPE), use and care of respiratory protection, etc
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
• Make available to workers the applicable health and safety acts, regulations, codes, ensure all applicable safe work procedures are available to workers and followed on site
• Conduct daily informal worksite safety inspections and weekly formal inspections and verify that corrective actions identified during inspections are implemented
• Prepare weekly safety meeting agendas for use by all crews and subcontractors on the project
• Stop work in the area of an identified health or safety problem until resolved
• Assume a leadership role in worker injury resolution, modified work programs, and WCB claims management and recommend solutions where necessary
• Ensure that project first aid and emergency response resources are in place and meet regulatory requirements
• Investigate all incidents and ensure oral and written reports are completed and submitted as required
• Ensure that site personnel are informed of incidents and recommendations or measures to prevent their recurrence
• Maintain project safety statistics and HSE databases
• Ensure subcontractors are compliant with responsibilities outlined in the Michels Canada subcontractor management policy
• Facilitate project alcohol and drug testing program for employees and train/educate project leaders on Michels Alcohol and Drug Program
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the DOT Operations Director and Michels Legal Department
• At least (2) years of HSE experience
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Competent and comfortable with daily computer use. Proficiency in MS Office including MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint
• Professional certifications required N.C.S.O or OH&S Certificate
• Degree or diploma in a related field i.e. HSE or OH&S is an asset
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Experience in construction – underground workings, confined space an asset

COMPETENCIES:

• Action Orientated
• Customer Focus
• Timely Decision Making
• Ethics and Values
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Managerial Courage
• Peer Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Planning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• The employee must regularly lift and move 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to enter a confined space

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, stand and walk
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be exposed to elevated noise levels at periods throughout the day

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