Bilingual Health & Safety Coordinator (Short- Term Project- Flyin/Fly out) in Quebec, Ontario, BC, Alberta and New Brunswick

Position Reference #: 826214

Company Overview:

We are supporting our hiring client, one of the largest heavy civil construction, earthworks, and mine construction contractors in Canada, for a bilingual Health & Safety Coordinator to join their team for a short-term project in Quebec.

The company is the largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, earthworks, and mine construction contractor in Canada, with hundreds of employees working across the Arctic and Northern Canada.

Job Title:

Bilingual Health & Safety Coordinator

Employment Type:

This position is a short-term fly in- fly out role

Compensation Range:

This position offers an attractive hourly rate with Overtime pay at (1.5x), Benefits and Commercial flights and accommodations are also covered.

Bilingual Health & Safety Coordinator Role Summary:

The bilingual health and safety coordinator will oversee a Quebec-based project from Aug to the end of Oct, followed by a second phase shortly after the completion of the first phase.

The first phase is in Nain starting on Aug 17 (likely need to overnight in Goose Bay to make the air borealis flight up the next day).

Bilingual Health & Safety Coordinator Primary Duties & Responsibilities include:

Administer the site’s Safety Program daily.
Develop and maintain the required Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safe Work Procedures and ensure they are distributed to the necessary Nuna / Client / Customer personnel and then filed in the appropriate locations for employee access
Review work sites, equipment, procedures, and practices with the intention of identifying and correcting hazards.
Identify, deliver, and administer all required safety training for supervisors and employees
Post all Safety bulletins, Safety Posters and Safety rules and Regulations.
Assist Project Manager(s) in accident investigations, analysis, and preparation of accident reports and summaries.
Ensure that all pertinent safety reports are submitted as required.
Prepare a description of identified unsafe conditions and the steps taken to correct these conditions.
Prepare a copy of inspection reports on equipment.
Prepare a copy of Field Safety Inspection checklist
Ensure that corrective action has been taken whenever deficiencies are identified.
Review accident reports to keep up to date on the project and the Company’s safety performance.
Conduct site orientation for new site employees including contractors.
Undertake other duties as requested from time to time by the Project Manager.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
Uphold safety policies and promote safety awareness through day-to-day attitudes and actions.
Ensure that the job site is safe, free of hazards and / or dangerous conditions prior to the commencement of any work.
Attend scheduled crew change meetings as sponsored and required by the Company
Utilize the safeguards, safety appliances and personal protective equipment or devices provided pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, including the Mines Act of the province or territory in which your workplace is located.
Ensure all employees are Fit for Duty, lead the conduct of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) when required, and investigate all health, safety, and environmental incidents to help prevent future incidents

To be considered for this role, the “Bilingual Health & Safety Coordinator” must have the following qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education from a recognized Occupational Health & Safety program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
NCSO, CSO, CSP or CRSP Designation
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
3+ years’ experience working in heavy civil earthworks environment/construction, road building, and mining industry.
Must possess a current Class 5 Driver’s License and be able to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract.
Strong computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to create, maintain and perform data management in Excel spreadsheets is a requirement.
Excellent leadership skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to teach and speak publicly to workers and leaders.
Valid Standard First Aid Certificate

How to apply?

You can also apply by submitting your resume directly online on our website or email it to us. Please indicate the position reference number in your email subject line.

QEOSH Staffing & Recruitment Inc. is dedicated to employment equity and encourage applications from people of all genders, persons with disabilities, racial/visible minorities, and indigenous peoples. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process as required.

We confirm that AI is not used in candidate screening, and that this posting is for a new vacancy.

Bilingual Health & Safety Coordinator (Short- Term Project- Flyin/Fly out) in Quebec, Ontario, BC, Alberta and New Brunswick